Unit 1 Quiz

Question 1

Thematic maps use colour, shadings, and symbols to show how humans, natural features?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

How many time zones are there in Canada?

Accepted Answer

6

Question 3

Poltical maps show the boundaries between?

Accepted Answer

Countires, States, Provinces

Question 4

Advantages of Maps?

Accepted Answer

Maps are easier to transport and store than globes & they are more detailed

Question 5

What does B.O.L.T.S stand for?

Accepted Answer

BordersOrientation (Direction)LegendTitleScale

Question 6

What time zone are we in?

Accepted Answer

Eastern

Question 7

Disadvantages of Globes? (Multiple Answers)

Accepted Answer

You would need an extremely large globe to see small details, Globes are not easily transported and stored

Question 8

What is the defintion of Latitude?

Accepted Answer

A distance measured in degrees, North or South of the equator

Question 9

Thematic Maps give us detailed information about landscapes, climate, population, and many other themes.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

How many ordinal directions are there?

Accepted Answer

16

Question 11

Disavantages of Maps?

Accepted Answer

Maps do not show the earth’s tilt & maps DISTORT direction & shape

Question 12

Physical maps use_________ and lines to show landscapes and bodies of water.

Accepted Answer

Colour

Question 13

What is the defintion of Longitude?

Accepted Answer

Distance measured in degrees East or West of the Prime Meridian

Question 14

Size of an area, shape, distance, & direction are the four types of maps?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 15

Advantages of Globes? (Multiple Answers)

Accepted Answer

Globes show accurate size and distances of landmasses, Globes can show you the whole planet in

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