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WorksheetsSources of Geographic Information and Landforms
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is the most accurate representation of the earth?
Map
Satellite image
Globe
Picture
If I wanted to find the capital city of a country, which type of map would I use?
Physical map
Political map
Topographic map
Thematic map
Which type of map would show me the number of people (population density) living in an area?
Political map
Physical map
Topographic map
Thematic or special purpose map
Which map feature shows the cardinal directions?
Legend/key
Gridlines
Contour lines
Compass
Which map feature communicates the meaning of colors and symbols?
Legend/key
Gridlines
Contour lines
Compass
On a topographic map, contour lines show:
Direction
Elevation
Precipitation
Population
On a topographic map, if there are more contour lines, shown closer together, the elevation is:
Higher
Lower
This does not show elevation.
A relief map uses a raised surface or drawing to show:
Distance
Terrain
Direction
Population
What part of a map is usually the most distorted?
Near the Equator
Near the Prime Meridian
Near the coastlines
Near the poles
Which map features helps you to find absolute location using latitude and longitude?
Compass
Legend/key
Gridlines
Contour lines
Which sources of geographic information helps us to get from one place to another? (Pick two answers.)
Global Positioning Satellite (GPS)
Photographs
Maps
Databases
This landform is surrounded by water on three sides
Island
Delta
Peninsula
Reef
This landform is surrounded by water on all sides
Island
Delta
Peninsula
Reef
This land is created when a river dumps out deposits of silt (soil) at its mouth, or where it meets the bay.
Island
Delta
Peninsula
Reef
This 0 degree line of latitude is known for its hot temperatures.
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
Prime Meridian
Equator
This deep crevice in the Earth's topography has steep cliffs on each side
Canyon
Valley
Plateau
Plain
This manmade water feature is a narrow strip of water connecting two larger bodies of water. It is often used to move goods.
Strait
Canal
Dam
Reservoir
This manmade feature stops the flow of water so that it can be diverted for use in hydroelectric power or providing drinking water.
Strait
Dam
Canal
Reservoir
If I wanted to find the major mountain ranges of the world, which of the following maps would be best to use?
Physical map
Political map
Which of the following could be found on a political map? (Multiple answers)
Cities
Capitals
State and country borders
Features of the land
Latitude and longitude gridlines
Which of the following could be found on a physical map? (Multiple answers)
Latitude and longitude gridlines
Types of land or landforms
Many types of bodies of water
Cities
The 0 degree line of longitude is the:
Equator
Prime Meridian
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
