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A #socialstudies quiz to review #mapskills for #grade7
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1
A topographical map includes...
All the interstate highways
Symbols
A key
Contour lines to the show elevation or height of an area
2
What is an atlas?
A boat
A person in Greek mythology
A book of maps
A car
3
What is a cartographer?
A type of mathematician
Someone involved with GIS
Someone who makes shopping carts
A map-maker
4
Satellite photographs are taken from a space shuttle.
No
True
False
5
What is GIS?
GIS stand for Good Insecure Safety
It is made by a cartographer
A computer based program used to store and analyze data
It is more than a map because it can pull up a lot of info.
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An economic map shows information about the Earth's ecosystem.
False
True
7
What is a map grid?
A bunch of letters and number on a map
Squares on a map
A set of vertical and horizontal lines overlaid on a map
Random lines that you draw on a map
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What is an economic map?
It shows how much money you have
It shows all the banks in the world
A map that shows information about wealth and money
Economics
9
A political map shows countries, borders, or major cities.
False
True
Yes
10
Spatial relationships are how different spaces relate.
False
True
11
A road map shows...
Local points of interest
Cities
Major highways
Railroad tracks
12
What is an aerial photograph?
Planes that have cameras
A bird that takes pictures
A picture of a map
A photograph tamen from the sky
13
A map with an index often uses a grid.
Yes
True
False
14
What are Information Graphics?
They are also called Infographs; they show data
Good Information Searches
Great International Studies
A visual symbol of data
15
A compass rose...
Always points towards Boston
Does not show where south is
Does not show where north is
Is sometimes called a wind rose
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A scale must...
Be made using a ruler and scissors
Locate different cities
Be accurate
Match map measurements with real world measurements
17
What is a globe?
It is a picture from the sky
A glowing map
A round model of the Earth
A flat interpretation of the world
18
What is a climate map?
It is a map that tells you when its raining
it tells you where the Sahara desert is
It is a map that shows the average weather of a region
It shows the climate of the Earth
19
What is a physical map?
It is a map that you are supposed to touch
It is used to show the physical features of an area
It is a map that shows state borders
It shows you mountains, rivers, and lakes
20
A resource map shows the distribution of various resources.
True
False
21
Analyzing means...
Analyzing
To look at something very closely, within the details
Watching youtube
To ignore something; not paying attention to detail
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Symbols and labels help the reader to...
Know how many miles 3inches are
Find Albuquerque
Find where north is
Identify important locations on a map
