Types of maps

Which of the following shows a physical map of Australia?

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What type of map would you consult if you wanted to see the location and names of the natural landforms of an area, such as major rivers, deserts, forests, lakes and mountains?

• A political map

• A thematic map

• A physical map

• A dot distribution map

Which type of map shows the location and names of the cultural (man-made or built) features of the Earth, such as country or state borders, cities and towns?

• Political map

• Physical map

• Thematic map

• Weather map

This map shows the population distribution of Australians - where they are located. What type of map is this?

• A physical map

• A flow map

• A weather map

• A dot distribution map

This map shows levels of population density around Australia. What type of map is this?

• A thematic map

• A choropleth map

• A dot distribution map

• A weather map

What type of map is shown?

• A weather map (or synoptic chart)

• A topographic map

• A physical map

• A thematic map

What would NOT be shown on a weather map?

• Conditions in the atmosphere

• Air pressure and wind speed

• Size and location of warm and cold fronts

• Contour lines showing the shape of the land

What type of map is shown?

• A choropleth map

• A weather map

• A thematic map

• A flow map

A contour interval on a topographic map shows:

• Warm or cold fronts

• Highs and lows of air pressure

• Height above sea level

All points along a contour line are:

• at the same height above sea level

• going steadily higher above sea level

• going steadily lower above sea level