AP geography Unit 1 quiz

What is a Map?

• • A physical feature like a mountain

• • A symbolic representation of selected characteristics of a place drawn flat

• • A satellite navigation system

• • A natural resource

What is a Reference Map?

• • Emphasizes locations of countries, cities, rivers, etc.

• • Shows average weather

• • A map showing roads and highways

• • A computer system for geographic data

What is a Thematic Map?

• • Shows mountains and rivers

• • Shows major highways and airports

• • Shows political borders

• • Emphasizes spatial patterns of features or statistics

What is a Physical Map?

• • Shows mountains, rivers, lakes

• • Shows economic data

• • Shows roads and railroads

• • Shows climate zones

What is a Road Map?

• Shows natural resources

• Shows weather patterns

• Shows political boundaries

• Shows major highways, airports, cities, and railroad tracks

What is a political map?

• Shows physical features

• Shows economic wealth

• Shows countries, borders, or major cities

• Shows vegetation types

What is a climate map?

• Shows physical elevation

• Shows average weather of a region

• Shows population density

• Shows roads and highways

What is a Topographic map?

• Includes contour lines to show elevation or height

• Shows economic data

• Shows political borders

• Shows climate zones

What is a resource map?

• Shows roads and airports

• Shows elevation

• Shows weather data

• Shows distribution of items like minerals or crops

What’s an Economic map?

• Shows natural resources

• Shows wealth and money information

• Shows mountains and rivers

• Shows cultural regions