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What is the primary purpose of a map?

To display thousands of different topics in a two-dimensional way (correct)

To show the direction of the north pole

To show the relationships between people

To show the weather forecast of a particular area

What is the main function of a map key?

To provide a detailed description of the map's content

To provide instructions for reading the map (correct)

To serve as a decorative element on the map

To show the scale of the map

What type of map displays the boundaries between areas such as states or counties?

Weather map

Topographic map

Physical map

Political map (correct)

What symbol is commonly used to represent a mountain on a physical map?

A triangle Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using a map to display information?

It allows for the display of thousands of different topics in a two-dimensional way Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a map key?

To describe what each of the symbols on the map represents Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a map key and a map legend?

A map legend includes all the information of a map key, plus additional details Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a map scale?

To provide the units of the map, such as miles or kilometers Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a graphic scale?

A ruler that measures miles or kilometers Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a representative fraction?

A ratio that indicates the scale of the map, such as 1:1,000,000 Signup and view all the answers