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The BrainPOP map skills quiz.

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1
What can you conclude from the fact that political maps often change, but physical maps don't?
Every time there's an election, political maps are updated
Political mapmakers seek new information about geography
Political borders change more often than natural landmarks
Physical maps are updated more often than political maps
2
What might you find on a historical map?
Mountains, lakes, and rivers
Up-to-date information about political boundaries
Information about the battles between armies
Information about topography
3
Which type of map is this?
a topographical map
A road map
A physical map
A political map
4
On the following map, what do the grey triangles represent?
Area where precious gemstones can be found
Sources of fuel
Rivers
Gold mines
5
On this map, the circles, triangles, and squares are all examples of:
Legends
Roses
Keys
Symbols
6
Which of the following might you find on a political map?
The symbol that shows you where north is
A line of latitude
A picture that represents a capital city
The name of the country
7
If you're having trouble figuring out what the symbols on a map mean, where would you look?
The back of the map
The compass rose
The map legend
The title of the map
8
What can you find on almost every map?
Symbols indicating natural resources
Borders between countries
Rhumb lines
Lines of elevation
9
If you were looking at a map and wanted to learn the coordinates, what would you look for?
The map key
The map legend
Line of longitude and latitude
Symbols
10
The scale says 1 in. = 10 mi. Two cities are 8 in apart on the map. How far apart are they?
800 mi
10 mi
80 mi
8 mi