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Sources of Geographic Information and Landforms

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the most accurate representation of the earth?

a)

Map

b)

Satellite image

c)

Globe

d)

Picture

2.

If I wanted to find the capital city of a country, which type of map would I use?

a)

Physical map

b)

Political map

c)

Topographic map

d)

Thematic map

3.

Which type of map would show me the number of people (population density) living in an area?

a)

Political map

b)

Physical map

c)

Topographic map

d)

Thematic or special purpose map

4.

Which map feature shows the cardinal directions?

a)

Legend/key

b)

Gridlines

c)

Contour lines

d)

Compass

5.

Which map feature communicates the meaning of colors and symbols?

a)

Legend/key

b)

Gridlines

c)

Contour lines

d)

Compass

6.

On a topographic map, contour lines show:

a)

Direction

b)

Elevation

c)

Precipitation

d)

Population

7.

On a topographic map, if there are more contour lines, shown closer together, the elevation is:

a)

Higher

b)

Lower

c)

This does not show elevation.

8.

A relief map uses a raised surface or drawing to show:

a)

Distance

b)

Terrain

c)

Direction

d)

Population

9.

What part of a map is usually the most distorted?

a)

Near the Equator

b)

Near the Prime Meridian

c)

Near the coastlines

d)

Near the poles

10.

Which map features helps you to find absolute location using latitude and longitude?

a)

Compass

b)

Legend/key

c)

Gridlines

d)

Contour lines

11.

Which sources of geographic information helps us to get from one place to another? (Pick two answers.)

a)

Global Positioning Satellite (GPS)

b)

Photographs

c)

Maps

d)

Databases

12.

This landform is surrounded by water on three sides

a)

Island

b)

Delta

c)

Peninsula

d)

Reef

13.

This landform is surrounded by water on all sides

a)

Island

b)

Delta

c)

Peninsula

d)

Reef

14.

This land is created when a river dumps out deposits of silt (soil) at its mouth, or where it meets the bay.

a)

Island

b)

Delta

c)

Peninsula

d)

Reef

15.

This 0 degree line of latitude is known for its hot temperatures.

a)

Tropic of Cancer

b)

Tropic of Capricorn

c)

Prime Meridian

d)

Equator

16.

This deep crevice in the Earth's topography has steep cliffs on each side

a)

Canyon

b)

Valley

c)

Plateau

d)

Plain

17.

This manmade water feature is a narrow strip of water connecting two larger bodies of water. It is often used to move goods.

a)

Strait

b)

Canal

c)

Dam

d)

Reservoir

18.

This manmade feature stops the flow of water so that it can be diverted for use in hydroelectric power or providing drinking water.

a)

Strait

b)

Dam

c)

Canal

d)

Reservoir

19.

If I wanted to find the major mountain ranges of the world, which of the following maps would be best to use?

a)

Physical map

b)

Political map

20.

Which of the following could be found on a political map? (Multiple answers)

a)

Cities

b)

Capitals

c)

State and country borders

d)

Features of the land

e)

Latitude and longitude gridlines

21.

Which of the following could be found on a physical map? (Multiple answers)

a)

Latitude and longitude gridlines

b)

Types of land or landforms

c)

Many types of bodies of water

d)

Cities

22.

The 0 degree line of longitude is the:

a)

Equator

b)

Prime Meridian

c)

Tropic of Cancer

d)

Tropic of Capricorn