Maps, Maps, Maps
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- 1.
This map is really distorted.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Distorted means stretched. This map is peeled right off the globe. It is "INTERRUPTED," but NOT distorted.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What type of map is this? (Type political, physical, or thematic. SPELLING COUNTS!)
Correct Answer
political
political map
PoliticalExplanation
Political maps show human-made features like state and country borders, capital cities and cities.Rate this question:
- 3.
What type of map is this? (Type political, physical, or thematic. SPELLING COUNTS!)
Correct Answer
physical map
physical
physicalExplanation
A physical map shows mostly natural features like mountains, rivers and plains. It usually uses colors like brown and red to show altitude.Rate this question:
- 4.
This map is a (type political, physical, or thematic. SPELLING COUNTS!)
Correct Answer
thematic map
thematic
ThematicExplanation
A thematic map can be about ANY theme or topic. This one is about economic activity in Alabama.Rate this question:
- 5.
Where is this map most distorted?
- A.
Near the Equator
- B.
In the high latitudes
- C.
In the low latitudes
- D.
In the middle latitudes
Correct Answer
B. In the high latitudesExplanation
The high latitudes are at the North and South Poles. This map is called a Mercator projection. It means Antarctica and Greenland look very stretched out and distorted.Rate this question:
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- 6.
This map projection is best for
- A.
Showing the oceans clearly.
- B.
Seeing the true size and shape of the continents, because it is not distorted.
- C.
Showing the distances between the continents.
- D.
Seeing Antarctica.
Correct Answer
B. Seeing the true size and shape of the continents, because it is not distorted.Explanation
This map is not distorted - it is INTERRUPTED. That makes it bad for looking at oceans, distances, and Antarctica, but it shows the continents' shapes and sizes well.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Why is it hard to make a map of the world?
- A.
It is hard to make a round shape perfectly flat.
- B.
The world is too big.
- C.
The mountains are too high.
- D.
People can't agree on how to draw it.
Correct Answer
A. It is hard to make a round shape perfectly flat.Explanation
When we make maps of the world they are either INTERRUPTED (cut up) or DISTORTED (stretched) because it is hard to make a round shape flat. Think about peeling a basketball!Rate this question:
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- 8.
What type of map is this? (type political, physical or thematic. SPELLING COUNTS!)
Correct Answer
thematic
thematic map
Thematic
thematicExplanation
Thematic maps are about a certain theme or topic. This one is about climate.Rate this question:
- 9.
What types of climate does Iceland have?
- A.
Tundra and marine west coast
- B.
Marine west coast and humid continental
- C.
Tundra and subarctic
- D.
Marine west coast and subarctic
Correct Answer
A. Tundra and marine west coastExplanation
It's very important to look at the KEY of a thematic map!Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which region of Mexico has the MOST volcanoes?
- A.
Northern Mexico
- B.
Southern Mexico
- C.
The eastern coast
Correct Answer
B. Southern Mexico -
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