If you were looking at a map, and wanted to learn where the area it represents is located on the planet, what would

Lines of latitude and longitude

What might you find on a historical map?

Information about a battle between armies

What can you conclude from the fact that political maps often change, but physical maps rarely do?

Political borders change more often than natural landmarks

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1
On the map from the previous question, the circles, triangles, and squares are all examples of:
Roses
Legends
Symbols
Keys
2
If you were looking at a map, and wanted to learn where the area it represents is located on the planet, what would
The map key
Symbols
Lines of latitude and longitude
The map legend
3
A map's scale indicates that 1 cm equals 10 km. Two cities are 8 cm apart on the map. How far apart are they in actually
10 km.
800 km.
80 km.
8 km.
4
Which of the type of map is this?
A topographical map
A political map
A road map
A physical map
5
If you're having trouble figuring out what the symbols on a map represent, where would you look?
The compass rose.
The title of the map.
The map legend.
The back of the map.
6
What's an example of a label you might find on a political map?
A line of latitude
A symbol that shows you which way north is
A little picture that represents a capital city
The name of a country
7
What can you find on almost every map?
Rhumb lines
Lines of elevation
Symbols indicating natural resources
Borders between countries
8
What might you find on a historical map?
Information about topography
Up-to-date information on political boundaries
Mountains, lakes, and rivers
Information about a battle between armies
9
On the following map, what do the grey triangles represent?
Gold mines
Sources of fuel
Areas where nonmetals can be found
Areas where precious gems can be found
10
What can you conclude from the fact that political maps often change, but physical maps rarely do?
Political borders change more often than natural landmarks
Political mapmakers are constantly seeking out new info about geography
Every time there is an election, a political map must be updated
Physical maps are updated far more frequently than political maps

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