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1
A "
physical map
" shows the climate of a specific area.
True
False
2
What are the directions on a
Compass Rose
?
Never Eat Soggy Waffles
North, East, South & West
Will you accept this Compass Rose?
Oeste
3
There are
7
elements in Geography.
False
True
4
We can determine the age of a map by looking at the
date.
True
False
5
Which element of Geography focuses on
Erosion
of the Earth's surface?
Uses of Geography
Human Systems
Physical Systems
Enviornment & Society
6
Which type of Thematic Map uses graduated symbols to show quantitative difference of data?
Isoline Map
Graduated Symbol Map
Choropleth Map
Dot-Density Map
7
Which type of map uses different shades of color to represent data?
Choropleth Map
Dot-Density Map
Flow Line
Cartogram Map
8
Which type of thematic map uses linear lines to represent movement?
Graduated Symbol Map
Dot-Density
Isoline Map
Flow Line Map
9
Which body of water is surrounded by land on all sides?
Oceans
Seas
Rivers
Lakes
10
What
type of Map
is shown in the picture?
Thematic Map
Physical Map
Climate Map
Political Map
11
What type of Map uses
contour lines
?
Physical Map
Topographic Map
Thematic Map
Political Map
12
The name of a map is called a "
title
".
True
False
13
Lines of Latitude that run South of the Equator can also be expressed as a negative number?
True
False
14
Intersecting lines of
Latitude
&
Longitude
pinpoint exact places on earth.
False
True
15
The word "
Physical
" in Geography means
man-made
.
True
False
16
Lines of
Longitude
start at 0 degrees and end at 90 degrees.
True
False
17
If the scale on the map says "
1 inch = 50 miles
", What's would be the distance for 1.5 inches?
125
75
150
50
18
In which situation would you use a
Topographic map
for?
Locating a state's capital
Driving from Orlando to Tampa
Climbing a Mountain
Knowing the resources of a country
19
Based on the picture, how does this region limit migration?
No food sources
Too Hot
Not enough water to sustain life
Difficult to Pass
20
Which country does not reside in the continent of North America
Canada
Mexico
United States
Brazil
21
A map's data or information comes from the author's use of a...
Reference
Prior Knowledge
Source
Research
22
This type of Map focuses on the
boundaries or borders
of a state/country...
Road Map
Political Map
Topographical Map
Climate Map
23
Which element in Geography deals with reading maps?
Human Systems
Places & Regions
Spatial Terms
Physical Systems
24
The word "
Suburban
" is used to describe a town or residential neighborhood?
True
False
25
An
Isoline Map
looks very close to a Topographical Map
False
True
26
Who
designs
the Map?
Title
Scale
Author
Legend
27
Which region of the Earth would you go to search for Big Foot?
Oceans
Deserts
Urban Cities
Forests
28
What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered in water?
71%
Half
> 60%
3/4
29
What type of Map is commonly used for
driving
or
planning a trip
?
Climate Map
Resource Map
Political
Road Map
30
What's another name for a
legend
?
Key
Compass Rose
Map
Mr. Moose & Mrs. Schuster
31
How many
Continents
are in the World?
7
5
9
6
32
The following lines shown on the globe are lines of
Longitude
.
False
True
33
We use historical maps to better understand the past.
False
True
34
Which city is 43' North-Latitude & 71' West-Longitude?
Fargo
Boston
Houston
Portland
35
Lines of
Latitude
and
Longitude
are measured in...
Pounds
Acres
Degrees
Decimals
36
The Largest Freshwater Lakes in the World are located outside of the United States.
True
False
37
A
Scale
on a map is use for...
Puts distance into prospective.
Measuring the distance between points.
Shrinks the world to a bird's eye view.
Helps you plan for trips and vacations.
38
How many degrees is both the Equator and the Prime Meridian?
0 degrees
45 degrees
180 degrees
90 degrees
39
What
type of Map
is shown in the picture?
Political Map
Resource/Economic Map
Climate Map
Physical Map
40
What
type of Map
is shown in the picture?
Political Map
Resource/Economic Map
Climate Map
Topographical Map
