WorksheetsTypes of Maps
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
The two main types of maps are:
scale and distance
thematic and reference
interaction and distance
reference and globes
Maps can be used to -
navigate and locate places
display data or specific information
both of these
neither of these
A reference map can help us do which of the following?
Find locations and help us navigate between location
Obtain information about a specific topic
Learn about historical events
Predict what will happen in the future
Which of the following is an example of a reference map?
climate map
population map
road map
economic map
A thematic map can help us do which of the following?
determine the distance between two locations
determine which route to take when navigating
obtain information about a specific topic
find the city, county, and state borders of the USA
Which of the following is not an example of a thematic map?
political map
population map
economic map
historical map
What type of map is this?
population map
climate map
physical map
historical map
According to the map, when did the northwest region become part of the United States?
1845
1803
1853
1846
According to the map, when did most of Texas become annexed to the United States?
1845
1853
1803
1846
What type of map is this?
physical
population
political
topographical
A topographical map uses contour lines to indicate:
shape and elevation of land
capitals and large cities
population
climate
What do cartographers and geographers use to display data on a map?
color
legend symbols
map title
all of these
What would be a good title for this map?
Zoo Animals
Animals Around the World
Continents and Oceans
Global Economics
This map uses what to demonstrate information?
color
contour lines
words
symbols
What type of map is this?
reference
thematic
political
historical
