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Introduction to Geographic Concepts and Skills (Lesson 1 &2)

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following would describe the map element of "direction?"

a)

Shown on a map by using a compass rose

b)

Shows the distance measurements on the map. This can be displayed numerically, verbally, or graphically

c)

Relationship between the directions on the map and the corresponding compass direction

d)

Tells what the map is about

2.

Which of the following would describe the map element of "scale?"

a)

Shown on a map by using a compass rose

b)

Relationship between the directions on the map and the corresponding compass direction

c)

shows the distance measurements on the map. This can be displayed numerically, verbally or graphically

d)

Words that identify a location, used to represent something if there is only one

3.

Which of the following would describe the map element of "orientation?"

a)

Graphics that represent something on a map

b)

Uses numbers and letters in the grid to find a specific location

c)

A series of horizontal and vertical lines running across the map

d)

Relationship between the directions on the map and the corresponding compass direction

4.

Which of the following would describe the map element known as the "title?"

a)

Who created the map; helps determine credibility

b)

Tells what the map is about

c)

Graphics that represent something on a map

d)

Words that identify a location, used to represent something if there is only one

5.

Which of the following would describe the map element known as the "date?"

a)

Graphics that represent something on a map

b)

Uses numbers and letters in the grid to find a specific locations

c)

A series of horizontal and vertical lines running across the map

d)

The world changes and this helps determine accuracy

6.

Which of the following would describe the map element known as the "author?"

a)

Who created the map; helps determine credibility

b)

Shown on a map by using a compass rose

c)

Shows the distance measurements on the map.

d)

Relationship between the directions on the map and the corresponding compass direction.

7.

Which of the following would describe the map element of "symbols?"

a)

Also called a key, a box in the corner of map to include symbol meanings

b)

Graphics that represent something on a map

c)

Words that identify a location, used to represent something if there is only one

d)

A series of horizontal and vertical lines running across the map

8.

Which of the following would describe the map element known as the "legend?"

a)

Words that identify a location, used to represent something if there is only one

b)

Tells what the map is about

c)

Also called a key, a box in the corner of map to include symbol meanings

d)

Who created the map; helps determine credibility

9.

Which of the following would describe the map element known as "labels"

a)

Shown on a map by using a compass rose

b)

Because of world changes, this helps determine accuracy

c)

Tells what the map is about

d)

Words that identify a location, used to represent something if there is only one

10.

What direction do lines of latitude run?

a)

Lines of latitude run west to east

b)

Lines of latitude run north to soutn

11.

What direction do lines of longitude run?

a)

Lines of longitude run west to east

b)

Lines of longitude run north to south

12.

What direction are lines of latitude measured?

a)

Lines of latitude are measured north to south

b)

Lines of latitude are measured west to east

13.

What is the name of the system that is used to pinpoint certain locations around the world using lines of latitude and longitude?

a)

The system is called the Discovery Grid

b)

The system is called the Historical Grid

c)

The system is called the Global Grid

d)

The system is called the Latitude & Longitude Grid

14.

Which of the following shows the start at 45* N 45* W?

a)
b)
c)
15.

Which of the following shows the start at 30* N 30* E?

a)
b)
c)
16.

Which of the following shows the start at 30* S 30* W?

a)
b)
c)
17.

Identify the location of North America?

a)

40* N 100* W

b)

10* S 60* W

c)

0* 20* E

d)

50* N 20* E

18.

Identify the location of Africa.

a)

40* N 100* E

b)

0* 20* E

c)

50* N 20* E

d)

50* N 20* W

19.

Identify the location of Australia

a)

0* 20* E

b)

50* N 20* E

c)

40* N 100* E

d)

20* S 140* E

20.

Identify the location of the North Atlantic Ocean

a)

20* N 40* W

b)

40* N 140* W

c)

40* N 160* E

d)

40* S 120* W

21.

Identify the location of the South Pacific Ocean

a)

40* N 160* E

b)

40* N 140* W

c)

40* S 120* W

d)

20* N 40* W

22.

Which of the following does the red line best describe?

a)

Equator

b)

Tropic of Cancer

c)

Tropic of Capricorn

d)

Arctic Circle

23.

Which of the following would best describe the northern most green line?

a)

Equator

b)

Tropic of Cancer

c)

Arctic Circle

d)

Antarctic Circle

24.

Which of the following best describes the southern purple line?

a)

Tropic of Capricorn

b)

Tropic of Cancer

c)

Equator

d)

Antarctic Circle

25.

If you lived in one the blue areas what would the temperature be like?

a)

Cool to bitterly cold

b)

Hot summers, cold winters, moderate spring and fall

c)

Hot

26.

The blue zone on the map would be known as having a ____________________ climate.

a)

Temperate

b)

Polar

c)

Hot

27.

If you lived in one of the green zones what would the weather be like?

a)

Cool to bitterly cold

b)

Hot

c)

Hot summers, cold winters, moderate spring and fall

28.

The green zone on the map would be known as having a ____________________ climate.

a)

tropical

b)

polar

c)

temperate

29.

If you lived in the orange zone what would the weather be like?

a)

Hot summers, cold winters, moderate spring and fall

b)

Hot

c)

Cool to bitterly cold

30.

The orange zone on the map would be known as having a ____________________ climate.

a)

Tropical

b)

Temperate

c)

Polar

31.

Which of the following would best describe a physical map?

a)

Shows the features of an area, such as mountains, rivers, and lakes (land forms)

b)

Shows countries, border, or major cities

c)

Shows the average weather of a region

d)

Shows the distribution of various natural resources

32.

Which of the following would best describe a road map?

a)

Shows the average weather of a region

b)

Shows the features of an area, such as mountains, rivers, and lakes (landforms)

c)

Shows countries, borders, or major cities

d)

Shows major highways, airports, cities, railroad tracks, and local points of interests, suitable for trying to figure out driving directions

33.

Which of the following would best describe a political map?

a)

Shows the features of an area, such as mountains, rivers, and lakes (landforms)

b)

Shows countries, borders, or major cities

c)

Shows major highways, airports, cities, railroad tracks, and local points of interests, suitable for trying to figure out driving directions

d)

Shows information about wealth and money

34.

Which of the following would best describe a climate map?

a)

Shows the distribution of various natural resources

b)

Shows information about wealth and money

c)

Includes contour lines to show the elevation or height or an area

d)

Shows the average weather of a region

35.

Which of the following would best describe a topographical map?

a)

Includes contour lines to show the elevation or height of an area

b)

Shows the average weather of a region

c)

Shows information about wealth and money

d)

Shows the distribution of various natural resources

36.

Which of the following would best describe a resource map?

a)

Shows the average weather of a region

b)

Includes contour lines to show the elevation or height of an area

c)

Shows the distribution of various natural resources

d)

Shows information about wealth and money

37.

Which of the following would best describe an economic map?

a)

Shows the average weather of a region

b)

Shows information about wealth and money

c)

Shows the distribution of various natural resources

d)

Includes contour lines to show the elevation or height of an area