Question 1

What is the purpose of a map's legend?

Accepted Answer

To explain the symbols and colors used on the map

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To provide a history of the area

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To indicate the scale of the map

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To show the map's title

Question 2

Which tool is commonly used to determine directions on a map?

Accepted Answer

Compass

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Ruler

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Protractor

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Calculator

Question 3

What does the scale on a map show?

Accepted Answer

The relationship between distances on the map and actual distances on the ground

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The population of the region

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The climate of the area

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The time zones of different places

Question 4

What type of map shows natural and man-made features of an area?

Accepted Answer

Topographic map

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Political map

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Climate map

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Thematic map

Question 5

Which direction does a map typically place at the top?

Accepted Answer

North

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South

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East

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West

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of using a grid system on a map?

Accepted Answer

To help locate specific areas using coordinates

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To display weather patterns

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To show the population density

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To indicate historical sites

Question 7

What is meant by the term 'coordinates' when using a map?

Accepted Answer

A set of numbers used to determine a specific location

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A type of map legend

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A scale ratio

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A compass direction

Question 8

What feature on a map shows the distance between two points?

Accepted Answer

Scale

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Key

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Compass rose

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Index

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