WorksheetsMap Types/Map Basics Fast and Furious
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 3hrs 52mins
A compass rose helps determine a map's ___________.
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
What do geographers use to indicate the absolute location of any place on Earth?
A global grid (lines of latitude and longitude)
A map legend
A map scale
A compass rose
What tool compares distance on a map with distance on the Earth?
Map Title
Map Scale
Compass Rose
Key/Legend
Letter D is showing this map element
Map scale
Map title
Map legend/key
Compass Rose
What does a compass rose tell a map user?
Distance on a map
Absolute location on a map
Relative location on a map
Cardinal directions on a map
What city will you find at approximately 30'N, 90'W?
New Orleans
Tampa
Houston
Memphis
Which type of map is shown above?
Physical Map
Political Map
Special Purpose Map
Cartogram
Which of the 4 types of maps is being shown above? (Shows boundaries of states)
Physical Map
Topographic Map
Political Map
Thematic
This part of the map tells us who made the map.
Author
Orientation
Legend
Scale
According to the image, which letter represents 'D' in TODALSS?
B
C
D
E
F
According to the image, which letter represents the 'O' in TODALSS?
A
B
C
D
E
According to the image, which letter represents the 'T' in TODALSS?
A
B
C
D
E
According to the image, which letter represents 'A' in TODALSS?
F
B
C
D
G
According to the image, which letter represents the 'L' in TODALSS?
F
B
C
D
G
According to the image, which letter represents the first 'S' of TODALSS?
F
A
D
E
G
Lines running horizontally that determine how far north or south you are?
Longitude
Coordinates
Hemisphere
Latitude
What type of map shows specific data or information?
Physical
Political
Thematic
Equator
International Date Line
Prime Meridian
Tropic of Cancer
