Map terminology

What is a map?

• A map is a type of computer software.

• A map is a physical object that cannot be represented visually.

• A map is a collection of random numbers.

• A map is a visual representation of an area or a diagrammatic representation of data.

What do symbols on a map represent?

• Symbols on a map represent features and elements of the area.

• Symbols on a map show the population density.

• Symbols on a map indicate the time of day.

• Symbols on a map represent the weather conditions.

What is the purpose of a map's scale?

• To show the political boundaries of a region.

• To display the population density of an area.

• To indicate the elevation of landforms.

• To represent the ratio of map distance to real-world distance.

What are the two types of scales found on maps?

• Temperature scale and weight scale

• Line scale and ratio scale

• Graphic scale and numerical scale

• Decimal scale and logarithmic scale

What do distance indicators help with on tourist maps?

• They help users estimate distances between locations.

• They provide information about local wildlife.

• They show the historical significance of landmarks.

• They indicate the best restaurants nearby.

How many cardinal points are there?

• 8

• 6

• 4

• 2

What are the four main cardinal points?

• North, East, South, West

• North, East, South, Center

• East, West, Forward, Backward

• North, South, Up, Down

What is the significance of the Greenwich Meridian?

• It is the line that separates the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

• It indicates the highest point on Earth for navigation.

• It marks the location of the Prime Meridian's historical discovery.

• It serves as the reference line for longitude and the basis for time zones.

What does the Greenwich Meridian divide the Earth into?

• Continental and Oceanic Regions

• Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere and Western Hemisphere

• Tropical and Polar Regions

What is the relationship between direction and distance on a map?

• Maps do not require direction for navigation.

• Distance is only important for measuring area, not direction.

• Direction is irrelevant to distance on a map.

• Direction and distance are essential for accurate navigation and location identification on a map.