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Types of Maps

Authored by Paige Carr

Geography

9th Grade

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Types of Maps
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What distinguishes a reference map from a thematic map?

Reference maps only show political boundaries

Thematic maps are always more accurate

Reference maps show absolute locations using a frame of reference

Reference maps are only used for navigation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of thematic map distorts the size or shape of areas to represent data?

Isoline

Dot distribution

Cartogram

Choropleth

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of spatial distribution in geography?

The process of creating maps

How resources, activities, and human features are arranged across Earth

The collection of census data

The measurement of latitude and longitude

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of thematic map uses dots to represent data?

Choropleth

Isoline

Cartogram

Dot Distribution

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is geography considered the "mother of all sciences"?

Because it focuses only on physical features

Because it's the newest scientific discipline

Because it developed during space exploration

Because it was one of the earliest known scientific disciplines

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of map connects places with similar values using lines?

Dot Distribution

Cartogram

Isoline

Choropleth

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

What type of thematic map is this?

Choropleth

Isoline

Dot Distribution

Graduated Symbol

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