All About Maps

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Which type of map would be most useful for identifying the different types of rocks in a specific region?

Geological map (correct)
Street map
Topographical map
Political map

A map with a smaller scale shows more details, such as buildings and roads, compared to a map with a larger scale.

False (B)

Why is it important to consider the scale of a map before using it for navigation or analysis?

to understand the level of detail and area represented

The proportion by which a map has been reduced is known as its ______.

scale Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a map legend?

To identify and interpret the features correctly. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of map with its primary use

Political map = Shows governmental boundaries Topographical map = Shows elevation changes of land Street map = Shows roads in a city Rainfall map = Shows average precipitation changes of land Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the use of shading on a map?

To show the height of the land and depth of the sea. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Give three reasons why maps are valuable tools for geographers and other professionals?

planning, spatial understanding, recording landscape changes Signup and view all the answers

What does the proximity of contour lines on a map indicate?

A steep slope where the height of land changes significantly over a short distance. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Vertical grid lines on a map, known as northings, increase in value as you move eastwards.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

If a topographical map lacks a north line or compass rose, what assumption should be made to determine direction?

Assume north is towards the top of the map. Signup and view all the answers

On a map, the four-figure grid reference is used to identify the ______ location of a feature.

general Signup and view all the answers

Match the colors to the typical features they represent on a map:

Green = Vegetation Blue = Lakes Grey = Built-up areas Signup and view all the answers

If you are standing at a location with a latitude of 45°N, which of the following is true?

You are closer to the Equator than the North Pole. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Longitude lines converge at the poles while latitude lines remain parallel.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Prime Meridian in measuring global locations?

The prime meridian serves as the 0° reference line for longitude, dividing the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. Signup and view all the answers

The Tropic of Cancer is located at approximately ______ degrees North latitude.

23.5 Signup and view all the answers

Match the map symbol with its typical real-world representation:

Blue Line = Rivers/Watercourses Red Line = Important roads Contour Lines = Elevation/Height of Land Signup and view all the answers

What type of information can be gathered from topographical maps?

Height of the land, locations of rivers, vegetation, and human activity. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Zealandia is a small island nation in the Pacific Ocean.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between latitude and longitude?

Latitude measures distance north and south of the Equator, while longitude measures distance east and west of the Prime Meridian. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Uses of Maps

Maps provide information, aid planning, decision-making, and record landscape changes.

Types of Maps

Examples include digital (Google Maps), geological (rock types), street, rainfall, topographical, and political maps.