WorksheetsMap Types & Map Projections
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 8mins
A compass rose helps determine a map's ___________.
distortion
projection
orientation
scale
On some maps countries farther from the equator have their sizes changed. This is known as ___________.
distortion
projection
orientation
scale
The map shown here is an example of a ___________ map. It shows the landforms of a place.
thematic
political
physical
Robinson
The map shown here is an example of a ___________ map. It shows the borders between countries.
thematic
political
physical
Mercator
The population density map shown here is an example of a ___________ map.
thematic
political
physical
Mercator
What is the name of this projection? It is used for data representation and its usually seen in classrooms.
Robinson
Mercator
Polar
Winks-Trippel
What is the name of this projection? It is very distorted at the poles and is used for ship navigation.
Robinson
Mercator
Polar
Winks-Trippel
What is the name of this projection? It shows a top or bottom view of the earth and is used for air travel.
Robinson
Mercator
Polar
Winks-Trippel
What type of map displays information?
thematic
political
physical
Mercator
What type of map shows the landforms of a place?
thematic
political
physical
Robinson
What type of map shows the borders between countries?
thematic
political
physical
Mercator
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