WorksheetsLearning about Maps
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 2hrs 49mins
_________ show the Earth as a SPHERE.
Maps
Globes
Compass rose
_________________ show the Earth as FLAT.
Compass rose
Globes
Maps
What is making of maps called?
Cartographer
Cartography
Map making
What is a map?
A map is a model of the earth
A map is a model of the earth but on a flat surface
What is a globe?
The globe is a model of the earth but on a flat surface
A globe is a model of the earth
This is the:
Map
Scale
Key
An atlas means
collection of stamps
collection of coins
collection of maps
A representative drawing of the earth or a part of it on a flat surface is called a
map
sketch
plan
The purpose of this map is to show the borders between countries, states and counties.
Physical Map
Special Purpose Map
Political Map
This map shows the physical features of a country.
Political Map
Phyiscal Map
Special Purpose Map
A Person who makes/draws maps is called
Cartographers
Geographers
Demographers
We can use the GPS to locate the position of _______________.
people
places
things
All of these
The title of a map tells us ____________.
who prepared the map
the scale of the map
the kind of information provided in the map
This type of map shows specialized information like a road map
Political Maps
Physical Maps
Thematic Maps
This type of map shows natural features and relief
Political Maps
Physical Maps
Thematic Maps
