Geographic Skills II

Using the compass shown, what compass direction would 1 be located at?

• west-south-west

• south-south-west

• south-west-west

• west-south-south

Small scale maps show a small amount of detail over a large area.
Large scale maps show a large amount of detail in a small area.

Which map shows a large scale?

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On a map a ratio scale can be used.

The number on the right of a ratio scale is the distance:

• in real life.

• on the map.

• travelled by people.

• to get to the other side.

What is the ratio scale that is equivalent to the linear scale below in the picture?

• 1:50

• 1:100

• 1:10 000

• 1:50 000

If the scale is 1:20 000 and the distance between two points on a map is 2.8 cm, what is the distance on the ground?

• 56 m

• 560 m

• 5.6 km

• 56 km

The arrow is pointing at one of the wavy lines found on all synoptic charts. What are these wavy lines?

• contours

• cyclones

• isobars

• textures

What do the dashed blue lines on synoptic charts represent?

• troughs

• cold fronts

• warm fronts

• monsoon fronts

Which arrow indicates the highest point of air pressure on the map?

• A

• B

• C

• D

The lines are close together in the region indicated by the arrow and dashed lines.

What wind conditions should be expected in this region?

• no wind

• low wind speeds

• high wind speeds

• a gentle breeze

Which of the following best describes a contour line on a topographic map?

• a line that represents a road on the map

• a line that indicates the direction of a river

• a line that connects points of equal elevation

• a line that shows the boundary between two countries