Introduction to Maps

A bar scale is used for what purpose on a map?

• To measure distances on a map.

• To indicate directions on a map.

• To show elevation on a map.

• To display map symbols.

The height above sea level is known as ________.

• elevation

• altitude

• depth

• latitude

GPS stands for:

• Global Positioning System

• General Positioning Service

• Geographic Positioning Satellite

• Global Positioning Satellite

The angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator is called ________.

• latitude

• longitude

• altitude

• meridian

The purpose of a legend on a map is to:

• explain the symbols used on the map

• provide the scale of the map

• show the direction of north

• indicate the map's author

The angular distance of a place east or west of the prime meridian is called ________.

• longitude

• latitude

• altitude

• elevation

Marginal information on a map includes:

• Details about the map's source, scale, and other data.

• Information about the map's colors and symbols.

• A description of the map's geographical features.

• The map's historical background.

To align or position something relative to the points of a compass is to ________.

• orient

• disorient

• misalign

• confuse

Terrain in the context of maps refers to:

• The physical features of a tract of land.

• The political boundaries of a region.

• The climate conditions of an area.

• The population distribution of a city.

A thematic map is:

• A map that shows political boundaries

• A map that focuses on a specific theme or subject area

• A map that displays topographical features

• A map that provides navigation routes