WorksheetsTypes of Maps TEST
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
A ____________________________ is a 3-D sphere of the entire planet.
Globe
Map
Atlas
A drawing of the earth, or a part of the earth, on a flat surface is a ____________________________.
Map
Globe
Atlas
A ____________________________ shows borders of countries and states and may also include the names of cities and capitals.
Political Map
Physical Map
Population Map
A symbol that shows what the distance on a map would convert to in real terms is a ____________________________.
Scale
Legend
Compass
A map that shows features or data related to a specific theme or topic is a ________________________________________.
Thematic Map
Political Map
Topographic Map
Which of the following is NOT a tool or component used when reading a map?
Map Title
A Laboratory
Scale
Which of the following is a map that shows weather patterns, like temperature, precipitation, and humidity, in an area?
Climate
Physical
Road
Which of the following is a map that shows the earth’s natural landscape through land elevation and water depths?
Thematic
Road
Physical
Which of the following is a map that shows where certain natural items, like minerals and water, exist in specific areas?
Climate
Resource
Road
Which of the following maps would best be used for finding directions to a specific location in a city?
Thematic
Road
Political
Which of the following are important tools or components to use when reading a map, and why?
Map legend and compass, because they help interpret symbols and directions.
Ruler and eraser, because they help erase mistakes and measure paper size.
Notebook and pen, because they help take notes and draw doodles.
Which of the following best describes two different types of maps and their uses?
A physical map shows landforms and terrain, useful for understanding geography; a political map shows boundaries and cities, useful for locating countries and capitals.
A weather map shows population density, useful for finding cities; a road map shows climate zones, useful for predicting weather.
A topographic map shows only political boundaries, useful for voting; a climate map shows only roads, useful for navigation.
