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Cartogram Set 1

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 2hrs 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which one of the following methods is the best suited to show the distribution of population with rural component and urban centre of verying sizes in a region?

a)

Uniform Dot Method

b)

Multiple Dot Method

c)

Uniform Dot and Circle Method

d)

Dot and Sphere Method

2.

Population Density is usually shown by-

a)

Isopleth method

b)

Choropleth Method

c)

Chorochromatic Method

d)

Decimetric Method

3.

A map of R. F. 1/2500 is enlarged by two-and-a-half times, what will be the scale of the enlarged map?

a)

1/6250

b)

1/1000

c)

1/10000

d)

1/12500

4.

Ajai ranks seventeenth in a class of thirty one. What is his rank from the last?

a)

13

b)

14

c)

15

d)

16

5.

Which of the following is not a Qualitative Distribution Map?

a)

Choroschematic Map

b)

Isopleth Map

c)

Dot Map

d)

Choropleth Map

6.

Occupational structure of population in India at State Level is best represented by-

a)

Dot Method

b)

Isopleth

c)

Choropleth

d)

Pie Diagram

7.

Which of the following map scales is a large scale?

a)

1:250000

b)

1:25000

c)

1:500000

d)

1:50000

8.

An original map has the RF- 1:50000 and RF of the new map will be 1:250000. What is the correct proportion of enlargement/reduction as given below?

a)

Reduction 1/5

b)

Enlargement (5 times)

c)

Reduction 1/10

d)

Enlargement (10 times)

9.

Flow maps are used to show the distribution of which type of following data?

a)

Line

b)

Area

c)

Point

d)

Volume

10.

Which of the following diagram is used to show proportion of different land uses in an area?

a)

Pie

b)

Wind rose

c)

Line

d)

Flow-Chart

11.

Match List I with List II and select a correct answer using the codes given below-

List I (Instruments)

(a) GPS base

(b) Pantograph

(c) Planimeter

(d) Stereoscope

LIst II (Functions)

1. Distance and area

2. 3-D Vision

3. Global Location

4. Reduction and Enlargement

Codes:

(A) a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2

(B) a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1

(C) a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2

(D) a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

12.

Match List I with List II and select a correct answer using the codes given below-

List I (Statistic)

(a) Standard Distance

(b) Nearest Neighbour

(c) Correlation

(d) Eigen Value

List II (Analysis)

1. Principal Component

2. Scatter Diagram

3. Settlement Pattern

4. Centrographic Measure

Codes:

(A) a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2

(B) a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1

(C) a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2

(D) a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

13.

Match List I with List II and select a correct answer using the codes given below-

List I (Name of Administrative Unit)

(a) District

(b) Department

(c) Country

(d) Kreise

LIst II (Name of the Country)

1. France

2. India

3. Germany

4. Great Britain

Codes:

(A) a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4

(B) a-4, b-2, c-3, d-1

(C) a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3

(D) a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

14.

Which one of the following diagrams is most suitable for depicting the distribution of urban land-use types of spatially spread urban centers?

a)

Histogram

b)

Sphere

c)

Bar

d)

Pie

15.

A map with the scale of 1:50000 is enlarged to 5- times which one of the following scales is correct for the enlarged map?

a)

1:250000

b)

1:100000

c)

1:10000

d)

1:2500

16.

Which of the following thematic maps is combined with complex themes? Select the correct combination of complex-thematic map from the codes given below-

1. Soil spread

2. Forest cover

3. Crop combination

4. Rainfal potential

a)

1 and 2

b)

2 and 3

c)

3 and 4

d)

2 and 4

17.

Which one of the following number of parallels with one degree interval can be drwan between the poles on a globe?

a)

180

b)

178

c)

179

d)

181

18.

Which one of the following symbols does not represents a point data?

a)

Spot Heights

b)

Bench Marks

c)

Contours

d)

Triangulation Stations

19.

Which one of the following cartographic techniques is suitable for measureing spatial association among different attributes of the regional economy?

a)

Bar diagram

b)

Pie diagram

c)

Choropleth

d)

Isopleth

20.

Match List I with List II and select a correct answer using the codes given below-

List I (Method)

(a) Isopleth

(b) Dot Maps

(c) Scatter Diagram

(d) Star Diagrams

LIst II (Uses)

1. Natural groupings

2. Distribution of population

3. Wind direction

4. Changes which are relatively gradual

Codes:

(A) a-4, b-2, c-3, d-1

(B) a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1

(C) a-4, b-2, c-1, d-3

(D) a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

21.

Which one of the following is shown with the help of Isobaths?

a)

Salinity of sea water

b)

Depth of ocean water

c)

Altitude of oceanic water

d)

Amplitude of wave

22.

Which one of the following data can be represented by means of choropleth map?

a)

Location Specific

b)

Point Specific

c)

Area Specific

d)

Line Specific

23.

Match List I with List II and select a correct answer using the codes given below-

List I (Aspect)

(a) Rural and Urban Population

(b) Population Density

(c) Relative Relief

(d) Decadal Population Growth

LIst II (Diagram)

1. Comparative Bars

2. Isolines

3. Dots and Spheres

4. Choropleth

Codes:

(A) a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4

(B) a-4, b-2, c-3, d-1

(C) a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3

(D) a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

24.

Which of the following diagrams are called Pie-diagrams?

a)

Pictorial diagrams

b)

Circle and sector diagrams

c)

Ring Diagrams

d)

Sphere Diagrams

25.

Match List I with List II and select a correct answer using the codes given below-

List I (R.F)

(a) 1:2,50,000

(b) 1:50,00,000

(c) 1:25,000

(d) 1:4,000

LIst II (Level of Scale)

1. Cadastral

2. Large

3. Medium

4. Small

Codes:

(A) a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4

(B) a-4, b-2, c-3, d-1

(C) a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3

(D) a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

26.

Which one of the following areal extent is represented by an area bounded by a square of 3cm Χ 3cm on a 1:50,000 scale topographical sheet?

a)

900 sq km

b)

1.00 sq km

c)

3.20 sq km

d)

2.25 sq km

27.

Which one of the following diagrams can be used to represent non-spatial attribute data?

a)

Flow Line

b)

Bars and Cubes

c)

Choropleth

d)

Isolines

28.

Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the code given below: Assertion (A) : Maps that are usually refering various attributes, information are called complex Thematic maps.

Reason (R): Complex Thematic Maps are used to show locations of earth's different features and activities.

Codes:

A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A).

C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

29.

Match List I with List II and select a correct answer using the codes given below-

List I (Land Use/Land Cover Types)

(a) Forests

(b) Cultivated area

(c) Uncultivated areas

(d) Built up areas

LIst II (Conventional Colour Map Symbols)

1. Yellow

2. Red

3. Dark Green

4. Brown

Codes:

(A) a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2

(B) a-4, b-2, c-3, d-1

(C) a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3

(D) a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

30.

Which of the following is a non-qualitative areal distribution map?

a)

Choropleth

b)

Isopleth

c)

Multiple Dots

d)

Choroschematic

31.

Consider the following line symbols-

(a) Isobars

(b) Contours

(c) Hachures

(d) Isochrones

Which of the above depicts relief?

Select the correct answer using the code given below-

a)

a and d

b)

a and b

c)

b and c

d)

b and d

32.

Which one of the following phenomenal relationships is depicted by an Ergograph?

a)

Temperature and absolute humidity

b)

Rainfall and runoff

c)

Crop production and rainfall

d)

Crop Season and weather conditions

33.

Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the code given below: Assertion (A) : Dot map is especially useful when the values are distributed unevenly and sporadically.

Reason (R): Smaller the statistical unit, more accurate is the Dot map.

Codes:

A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A).

C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

34.

Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the code given below: Assertion (A) : The point data represents the objects on a map in a dimensionless scale but with reference to a location

Reason (R): It represents positional characteristics of features like schools hospitals, wells, tubewells, and so on..

Codes:

A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A).

C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

35.

Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the code given below: Assertion (A) : A map is a visual representation of an entire area or a part of an area, typically represented ona flat surface.

Reason (R): The work of a map is to illustrate specific and detailed features of a particular area, most frequently used to illustrate geography.

Codes:

A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A).

C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

36.

Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the code given below: Assertion (A) : There are various types of maps which have specific details.

Reason (R):Maps are the representation of various parts of Earth showing the details on a particular scale. These details are, so varied that their representation on one map results in confusion.

Codes:

A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A).

C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

37.

Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the code given below: Assertion (A) : In the simple conical projection with two standard parallel pole is represented by an arc of circle.

Reason (R): It is the most suitable projection for mid latitude countries with latitudinal extent relatively smaller than the longitudinal extent.

Codes:

A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A).

C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

38.

Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the code given below: Assertion (A) : Conical equal area projection with two standard parallel is a perspective projection.

Reason (R): In this projection tangential scale is true along the standard parallels.

Codes:

A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A).

C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

39.

Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the code given below: Assertion (A) : In the polar zenithal gnomonic projection equator can not be represented.

Reason (R): In the polar zenithal gnomonic projection interparallel spacing increases rapidly towards the equator.

Codes:

A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A).

C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

40.

Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the code given below: Assertion (A) : Simple conical projection with one standard parallel in the generic sense, is a perspective projection.

Reason (R): It is a aphylactic projection i.e., one that maintains neither area nor shape.

Codes:

A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A).

C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

41.

Consider the following statements associated with representation of scale by representative fraction (RF):

1. In RF the units of the numerators and the denominator are taken as the same.

2. The units are never mentioned when the scale is expressed in the form of RF.

3. The denominator is always 100.

4. The numerator should always be 1

Which of these are correct?

a)

1, 2 and 4

b)

1 and 4

c)

2 and 3

d)

3 and 4

42.

Match List I with List II and select a correThct answer using the codes given below-

List I (Features)

(a) The unit of mapping is real

(b) The linear data is expressed

(c) Make use of colours to distinguish different areas

(d) Make use of lines of equal value to show distribution

List II (Types of Maps)

1. Flow Map.

2. Isopleth.

3. Choropleth.

4. Chorochoromatic.

Codes:

(A) a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2

(B) a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2

(C) a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2

(D) a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

43.

Match List I with List II and select a correThct answer using the codes given below-

List I (Maps)

(a) Cadastral Map

(b) Topographical Map

(c) Wall Map

(d) Atlas Map

List II (Scales)

1. 1 cm : 50 km.

2. 1 cm : 500 m.

3. 1 cm : 100 km.

4. 1 cm : 25 m.

Codes:

(A) a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2

(B) a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2

(C) a-4, b-2, c-1, d-3

(D) a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

44.

Each 1: Million series (India and adjacent countries) topographical sheet contains sixteen 1: 250,000 sheets and each 1:250,000 sheet contains sixteen 1:50,000 sheets. How many 1:25,000 (7'30''Χ7'30'') sheets are contained in each 1:50,000 sheet?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

8

d)

16

45.

For the following three types of maps, identify the correct decending order based on the scale starting from the largest map scale:

a)

Atlas Map - Topographical Map - Cadastral Map

b)

Cadastral Map - Atlas Map - Topographical Map

c)

Cadastral Map - Topographical Map - Atlas Map

d)

Topographical Map - Atlas Map - Cadastral Map

46.

Which one of the following cartographic techniques is suitable for measureing spatial association among different attributes of the regional economy?

a)

Dot Method

b)

Pie Diagram

c)

Bar Diagram

d)

Choropleth Map

47.

In spherical diagram, the radii of spheres are proportionate to which one of the following?

a)

Square root of the quantities.

b)

Cube root of the quantities.

c)

Percentage of the quantities.

d)

Actual quantities.

48.

Match List I with List II and select a correct answer using the codes given below-

List I (Map Types)

(a) Choropleth

(b) Isopleth

(c) Chorochromatic

(d) Choroschematic

List II (Information Content)

1. Quantitative map showing imaginary lines joining places of equal value for any distribution.

2. Qualitative map showing areal distribution by symbols, index letters etc.

3. Qualitative map showing areal distribution by shades and tints.

4. Quantitative map showing regional variation of distribution using shades.

Codes:

(A) a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2

(B) a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2

(C) a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2

(D) a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

49.

For representing the data relating to cost control, quality control and assessment of progress, which of the following is/are the correct use of the diagram?

a)

Cycle diagram

b)

Chorochromatics maps

c)

Chorographic maps

d)

Both Chorochromatics and Chorographic maps

50.

Which method is most suitable for showing proportion of area under various means of irrigation in region?

a)

Multiple Bars

b)

Proportionate Circles

c)

Pie Diagram

d)

Divided Bar

51.

Consider the following information:

1. Area specific data in whole numbers.

2. Distribution not exactly uniform within area units.

3. Data cannot be modified to any indices.

Which technique will be most suitable for showing such data on a map?

a)

Choropleth Map

b)

Choroschematic map

c)

Bar diagrams super-imposed on map

d)

Dot Map

52.

A flow chart can be used to show which of the following?

a)

Magnitudes only

b)

movement directions only

c)

Direction and Magnitude of movement

d)

Direction, magnitude and periodicity in movement

53.

Consider the following statements:

1. International projection is based on the principle of cylindrical projections.

2. International sheets on this projection are produced at a scale of 1:1000,000.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a)

1 only

b)

2 only

c)

Both 1 and 2

d)

Neithar 1 nor 2

54.

If a certain subject or theme is being focused on, you'd look on a...

a)

elevation map

b)

political map

c)

physical map

d)

thematic map

55.

Which type of map shows how many people live in a certain area?

a)

population density map

b)

resource map

c)

physical map

d)

political map

56.

Which map uses different colours to indicate their frequency?

a)

Chloropleth

b)

Thematic

c)

Street

d)

Poltical

57.

Which type of map shows natural resources by using symbols?

a)

Duck Finding Map

b)

Road map

c)

Climate Map

d)

Economic/ Resource Map

58.

What type of thematic map is this

a)

Isoline

b)

Choropleth

c)

Dot

d)

Mental

59.

A mental map is?

a)

A person's internal perception of space

b)

Telling a story through color

c)

showing mostly weather patterns

d)

Used primarily to convey information about population

60.

What is a dot map used for?

a)

Only used for population clusters

b)

To tell a story about quantity

c)

To tell a story about quality

d)

A visual representation of space

61.

Which map gives more information

a)

Small scale map

b)

Ordinary map

c)

Large scale map

d)

None of the above

62.

What is cartography?

a)

the study of the Earth's surface, its atmosphere and its features

b)

the study and practice of making maps

c)

the average weather in a place over many years

d)

the study of the human past

63.

Which one of the following maps is known as “Dynamic Map”

a)

Dot Map

b)

Flow map

c)

Choropleth

d)

Isopleth

64.

Isolines that connect like temperature are called ...

a)

contours

b)

isolines

c)

isotherms

d)

isobars

65.
Lines that connect points of equal pressure are called?
a)
Isobars
b)
Isolines
c)
Isotherms
d)
Contour lines
66.

What is the purpose of a choropleth map?

a)

To make life easier for geographers

b)

To visualise which countries have a higher HDI using different colours in a map

c)

A choropleth map provides an easy way to visualize how a measurement a variable varies across a geographic area.

d)

To make a map look more appealing

67.

What is the correct way of using colour shading on a map?

a)

You can use different colours and the lightest shade represents the highest values and the darkest shade the lowest value.

b)

You can only use shades of one colour and the lightest shade represents the highest values and the darkest shade the lowest value.

c)

You can only use shades of one colour and the darkest shade represents the highest values and the lightest shade the lowest value.

d)

You can only use shades of different colours and the lightest shade represents the highest values and the darkest shade the lowest value.

68.

An imaginary line which joins places having the same height above sea level:

a)

isotherm

b)

isohyet

c)

contour

69.

Complete:

The______are diagrams that represent places, instructions or ideas.

a)

pictograms

b)

symbols

c)

map key

d)

tones

70.
What is the temperature at this station
a)
75 degrees
b)
61 degrees
c)
987 degrees
d)
11 degrees
71.
What is the dew point at this station?
a)
75 degrees
b)
61 degrees
c)
987 degrees
d)
11 degrees
72.
What is the cloud coverage at this station?
a)
Not cloudy
b)
Partially cloudy
c)
Overcast
d)
Stormy
73.
What is the wind speed at this weather station
a)
2 knots
b)
10 knots
c)
20 knots
d)
25 knots
74.
What is the wind direction at this station?
a)
Wind is blowing from the north
b)
Wind is blowing to the East
c)
Wind is blowing from the East
d)
Wind is blowing to the North
75.

What is the present weather?

a)

drizzle

b)

snow

c)

rain

d)

fog

76.
This weather instrument is an...
a)
wind vane
b)
anemometer
c)
barometer
d)
thermometer
77.
Which instrument measures how much precipitation has fallen?
a)
Rain Gauge
b)
Anemometer
c)
Thermometer
d)
Weather Balloon
78.
Which instrument measures the temperature of the air?
a)
Thermometer
b)
Rain Gauge
c)
Anemometer
d)
Hygrometer
79.
Which instrument measures air pressure
a)
Anemometer
b)
Barometer
c)
Hygrometer
d)
Wind Vane
80.
Which instrument measures wind speed?
a)
Anemometer
b)
Barometer
c)
Hygrometer
d)
Wind Vane
81.
Which instrument shows how much water vapor or moisture is in the air?
a)
Anemometer
b)
Barometer
c)
Hygrometer
d)
Wind Vane
82.
Which instrument shows the direction that wind is coming from?
a)
Doppler Radar
b)
Weather Satelite
c)
Wind Vane
d)
Hygrometer
83.
Areas of higher elevations that separate watersheds.  Mountains and ridges are examples.
a)
wetlands
b)
estuary
c)
divides
d)
watershed
84.

Which of the following isolines would you find on a weather map to indicate areas of equal rainfall?

a)

Isobars

b)

Isotherms

c)

Isohyets

d)

Contours

85.

Isolines that connect points of equal salinity in oceanography are known as ...

a)

isobars

b)

isohalines

c)

isotherms

d)

isohyets

86.

Which type of isoline would be used to represent areas of equal wind speed?

a)

Isotachs

b)

Isobars

c)

Isotherms

d)

Isohyets

87.

What is the term for isolines that connect points of equal magnetic declination?

a)

Isogons

b)

Isobars

c)

Isotherms

d)

Isohyets

88.

What is the Doppler Effect?

a)

A change in frequency due to the relative motion of a wave source and an observer

b)

When a wave overlaps with another wave

c)

When a wave bounces off of another object

d)

When a wave bends due to traveling through a different medium

89.

What is the purpose of station models?

a)

To show what station you are on

b)

To let people know the temperature

c)

So people view an image instead of reading words

d)

To show a lot of weather data in a little space

90.

Mercury barometers based on ________ original model.

a)

Bernoulli's

b)

Pascal's

c)

Rutherford's

d)

Torricelli’s