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Geography Common Questions about Map ReadingInstructions: Choose the best answer for each question.
1. What is the primary purpose of a map?a) To show the exact location of every object on Earth
b) To depict the Earth's surface in a reduced and simplified form
c) To provide a detailed account of the history of a region
d) To illustrate the distribution of natural resources
Answer: b) To depict the Earth's surface in a reduced and simplified form
2. Which of the following is NOT a common type of map?a) Political map
b) Physical map
c) Topographic map
d) Astronomical map
Answer: d) Astronomical map
3. What is a map scale?a) The distance between two points on a map
b) The ratio between the distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground
c) The total area covered by a map
d) The number of features shown on a map
Answer: b) The ratio between the distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground
4. What do contour lines on a topographic map represent?a) Different types of vegetation
b) Changes in elevation
c) Boundaries between political units
d) Directions of major roads
Answer: b) Changes in elevation
5. What is the difference between a compass rose and a map legend?a) A compass rose shows directions, while a map legend explains map symbols
b) A compass rose shows map symbols, while a map legend explains directions
c) Both show the same information
d) Neither shows important information
Answer: a) A compass rose shows directions, while a map legend explains map symbols
6. Which direction does North typically point on a compass?a) Up
b) Down
c) Left
d) Right
Answer: a) Up
7. What is a grid system used for on a map?a) To measure the area of a map
b) To determine the exact location of points on a map
c) To represent different types of terrain
d) To show the boundaries of political units
Answer: b) To determine the exact location of points on a map
8. What is a map projection?a) A method for representing the Earth's curved surface on a flat map
b) A system of lines that divide a map into squares
c) A scale that shows the distance between two points on a map
d) A legend that explains the symbols used on a map
Answer: a) A method for representing the Earth's curved surface on a flat map
9. What is the main disadvantage of a Mercator projection?a) It distorts shapes and sizes of landmasses near the poles
b) It is difficult to use for navigation
c) It only shows a small portion of the Earth's surface
d) It is not accurate for representing distances
Answer: a) It distorts shapes and sizes of landmasses near the poles
10. What is a GPS (Global Positioning System)?a) A system for determining the location of a point on Earth
b) A map that shows the location of all GPS satellites
c) A device for measuring distances on a map
d) A method for creating map projections
Answer: a) A system for determining the location of a point on Earth
11. Which of the following is NOT a common map symbol?a) Dot
b) Star
c) Triangle
d) Circle
Answer: b) Star
12. What is the difference between a map and a globe?a) A map is flat, while a globe is three-dimensional
b) A map shows a larger area than a globe
c) A globe is more accurate than a map
d) A map is more portable than a globe
Answer: a) A map is flat, while a globe is three-dimensional
13. What is the best type of map to use for planning a hiking trip?a) Political map
b) Physical map
c) Topographic map
d) Road map
Answer: c) Topographic map
14. How can you determine the elevation of a point on a topographic map?a) By reading the contour lines
b) By looking at the map scale
c) By using a compass
d) By measuring the distance between two points
Answer: a) By reading the contour lines
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