Map Reading Skills Quiz

What is a 4-figure grid reference used for?

• Precise location

• General purposes

• Measuring distances

• Identifying land use

Which of the following is NOT a cardinal point?

• North

• East

• West

• Southwest

What does a contour line represent on a map?

• Direction of rivers

• Type of land use

• Height above sea level

• Distance between two points

What is the scale of a map that shows 1cm represents 1km called?

• Statement scale

• Contour interval

• Linear scale

• Representative Fraction

Which land use is primarily found in low-lying areas?

• Padi cultivation

• Rubber cultivation

• Coconut cultivation

• Tea cultivation

What type of transport pattern is characterized by a rectangular layout?

• Dispersed pattern

• Concentric pattern

• Grid-iron pattern

• Linear pattern

Which of the following crops is grown on terraced hills?

• Sugar cane

• Coconut

• Padi

• Tea

What is the main purpose of contour intervals?

• To indicate height differences

• To show land use

• To provide directions

• To measure distances

Which color typically represents agricultural land use on a topographical map?

• Blue

• Green

• Red

• Yellow

What is the main reason for building roads on levees in flood-prone areas?

• To avoid steep gradients

• To minimize flooding liability

• To connect settlements

• To facilitate agricultural transport