WorksheetsMaps Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
1. Which of the following provides the cardinal and/or intermediate directions on a map?
a)
Compass
b)
Scale
c)
Key
d)
Compass Rose
2.
2. Which line of Longitude divides the planet into east and west hemispheres?
a)
The Tropic of Capricorn
b)
The Equator
c)
The Optimus Prime
d)
The Prime Meridian
3.
3. Which of the following is used to measure actual distance on a map?
a)
Map Title
b)
Map Scale
c)
Map Key
d)
Map Border
4.
4. Which map is used to show different landforms?
a)
Political Map
b)
Weather Map
c)
Physical Map
d)
Road Map
5.
5. Which imaginary lines measure distance north or south of the equator?
a)
Lines of Light
b)
Lines of Latitude
c)
Lines of Longitude
d)
Lines of Imagination
6.
6. Why do you need to include a map scale?
a)
Maps need to represent actual distance
b)
Maps need to show lots of color
c)
Maps need to be weighed
d)
Maps need to be 3D
7.
7. Which of the following best describes a map key?
a)
A map key unlocks the map from the safe
b)
A map key unlocks the door
c)
A map key provides information about the symbols on the map
d)
A map key helps you find the elevation of a city
8.
8. Which map scale would work best for a town or city?
a)
1 inch = 1 foot
b)
1 inch = 1000 miles
c)
1 inch = 1 mile
d)
1 inch = 1 yard
9.
9. Which of the following is a line of latitude?
a)
The equator
b)
The South Pole
c)
The Prime Meridian
d)
85 degrees West
10.
10. Which of the following is a line of longitude?
a)
The equator
b)
The South Pole
c)
The Prime Meridian
d)
85 degrees West
11.
11. Which map shows the boundaries of a city or state?
a)
Topographic map
b)
Physical map
c)
Political map
d)
Climate map
12.
12. What is the function of a map key or legend?
a)
To provide details about symbols on a map
b)
To provide important information about a map
c)
To help the reader understand details about a map better
d)
All of the above
13.
13. Why would you want to know your latitude and longitude?
a)
To learn about imaginary places
b)
To learn about map titles
c)
To learn your exact location on the planet
d)
To learn about map scales
14.
14. Which of the following is NOT an intermediate direction?
a)
Northeast
b)
Southwest
c)
West
d)
Southeast
15.
15. What part of the map gives the name of the map?
a)
Map Scale
b)
Map Key
c)
Map Title
d)
Map Compass
16.
16. What part of the planet is the United States located in?
a)
South of the Equator
b)
North of the Prime Meridian
c)
South of the Prime Meridian
d)
North of the Equator
17.
17. What part of the planet is the United States located in
a)
East of the Equator
b)
West of the Equator
c)
West of the Prime Meridian
d)
East of the Prime Meridian
18.
18. Which of the following best describes the Equator?
a)
An imaginary line that divides the planet into East and West
b)
An imaginary line that divides the planet into East and South
c)
An imaginary line that divides the planet into North and West
d)
An imaginary line that divides the planet into North and South
19.
19. Which of the following best describes the Prime Meridian?
a)
An imaginary line that divides the planet into North and South
b)
An imaginary line that divides the planet into East and West
c)
An imaginary line that divides the planet into North and West
d)
An imaginary line that divides the planet into East and South
20.
20. Which are the four cardinal directions on a compass rose?
a)
N, S, E,W
b)
NW, NE, SW, SE
c)
N, NW, S, SW
d)
W, E, NE, S
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