Geography Basics Test

Which type of landform is characterized by high, steeply sloping elevations?

• Hills
• Mountains
• Plains
• Plateaus

Which of the following best represents the Earth's true shape?

• Flat map
• Globe
• Physical map
• Political map

What type of map emphasizes a single idea about an area?

• General purpose map
• Special purpose map
• Physical map
• Political map

Which map feature explains the symbols used on a map?

• Map scale
• Compass rose
• Map key/legend
• Cardinal directions

What do the lines of latitude measure?

• Distances east and west of the Prime Meridian
• Distances north and south of the Equator
• Vertical distances from pole to pole
• Horizontal distances across continents

Which of the following is NOT a cardinal direction?

• North
• South
• East
• Northwest

What is the primary purpose of a political map?

• To show physical features on Earth's surface
• To display a wide range of information about an area
• To show boundaries of countries, continents, and states
• To emphasize a single idea about an area

Which map element shows the distance between points on a map?

• Map symbols
• Map scale
• Compass rose
• Map key

What are the lines of longitude also called?

• Parallels
• Meridians
• Latitudes
• Equators

Which of the following is an intermediate direction?

• North
• South
• East
• Southeast