Types of Maps and Conventional Signs Quiz
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What do statistical maps typically show?

  • Roads and bridges
  • Winds and atmospheric pressures
  • Population, industries, mineral ores, crops, etc. (correct)
  • Depth of water round the coast and in river estuaries
  • Which of the following is a type of conventional sign used on maps for roads?

  • Cart track, camel track, mule path (correct)
  • Stream-Approx water course, canal
  • Wells-lined and unlined, spring, tanks-perennial and dry
  • Bridges with piers and without
  • What type of map shows whole countries, continents, oceans, or even the world on one sheet?

  • Outline Maps
  • Atlas Maps (correct)
  • Relief Maps
  • Topographical Maps
  • What do conventional signs on maps represent?

    <p>Natural features/objects on the map</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of map is concerned with rail and road movements specifically?

    <p>Rail / Road Maps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Relief Maps represent?

    <p>Physical features like mountains and valleys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Grid North on a map?

    <p>To show the direction of the North South grid lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a point on a map where its height has been determined using survey methods?

    <p>Spot Height</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Vertical Interval (VI) on a map represent?

    <p>Successive contour lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Setting a map according to the text?

    <p>To place North on the map towards the North on the ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Types of Maps

    • Statistical maps typically show the distribution of a particular phenomenon or characteristic over a given area.

    Conventional Signs

    • Arrows are a type of conventional sign used on maps to indicate direction, particularly for roads.

    Map Scales

    • Small-scale maps show whole countries, continents, oceans, or even the world on one sheet.

    Conventional Signs

    • Conventional signs on maps represent features or objects that are difficult to draw to scale, such as roads, buildings, or landmarks.

    Types of Maps

    • Transportation maps are concerned with rail and road movements specifically.

    Relief Maps

    • Relief Maps represent the three-dimensional shape of the Earth's surface, using contour lines, shading, and other techniques to show relief features.

    Map Orientation

    • The purpose of Grid North on a map is to provide a reference direction for navigation and measurement.

    Surveying

    • A spot height refers to a point on a map where its height has been determined using survey methods.

    Contour Maps

    • Vertical Interval (VI) on a map represents the difference in elevation between two adjacent contour lines.

    Map Preparation

    • The purpose of setting a map is to ensure that it is oriented correctly, with the top edge aligned with Grid North, to facilitate accurate navigation and measurement.

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    Test your knowledge on different types of maps including statistical maps, charts, and meteorological maps, as well as conventional signs used to represent features on a map. Explore the symbols and information used in mapmaking.

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