Map Quiz To Test Your Knowledge On Simple Map Symbols!

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Map Quiz To Test Your Knowledge On Simple Map Symbols! - Quiz

This quiz tests your knowledge on simple map symbols that I have given you in the scene before!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What symbol is a side view of a tent and has a box around it?

    • A.

      A tent

    • B.

      A campground

    • C.

      A mountain

    • D.

      A city

    Correct Answer
    B. A campground
    Explanation
    A campground is the correct answer because it is a symbol that represents a side view of a tent with a box around it. Campgrounds are outdoor areas where people can set up tents and camp overnight, so it makes sense for the symbol to be associated with a tent. Additionally, the box around the symbol may represent the boundaries or designated area of the campground.

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  • 2. 

    What symbol has solid lines usually curved, and is always found on a topographic map?

    • A.

      Boundary Lines

    • B.

      City Lines

    • C.

      Mountain Lines

    • D.

      Contour Lines

    Correct Answer
    D. Contour Lines
    Explanation
    Contour lines are the correct answer because they are the symbol on a topographic map that is represented by solid lines, usually curved. Contour lines are used to show the elevation and shape of the land, connecting points of equal elevation. They help to visualize the topography and understand the terrain features such as mountains, valleys, and slopes.

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  • 3. 

    What symbol is always a blue line found on a map?

    • A.

      Streams

    • B.

      Rivers

    • C.

      Waterfalls

    • D.

      Skyscrapers

    Correct Answer
    B. Rivers
    Explanation
    A blue line on a map typically represents a body of water, such as a river. Rivers are natural waterways that flow from higher elevations to lower elevations, often connecting to larger bodies of water like lakes or oceans. They are an important feature on maps as they provide information about the geography and topography of an area. Therefore, the symbol of a blue line on a map is commonly associated with rivers.

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  • 4. 

    Which symbol has three solid black boxes (one small, medium, and large)?

    • A.

      Buildings

    • B.

      Skyscrapers

    • C.

      Cities

    • D.

      Boxes-R-Us

    Correct Answer
    A. Buildings
    Explanation
    The question is asking for a symbol that has three solid black boxes of different sizes. None of the other options (Skyscrapers, Cities, Boxes-R-Us) mention anything about black boxes or symbols. However, Buildings can be represented by a symbol that consists of three solid black boxes, one small, one medium, and one large.

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  • 5. 

    What is the primary purpose of a choropleth map?

    • A.

      To display elevation through contour lines

    • B.

      To represent political boundaries

    • C.

      To show data density or occurrence frequency using color gradients 

    • D.

      To illustrate the direction of water flow in rivers

    • E.

      None of the Above

    Correct Answer
    C. To show data density or occurrence frequency using color gradients 
    Explanation
    Choropleth maps utilize color gradients to represent variations in data densities or frequencies within defined areas or regions. These maps are particularly effective in visualizing statistical data by geographic region, such as population density, crime rate, or economic data. The use of color intensities helps in easily identifying areas with higher or lower values, making choropleth maps a fundamental tool in geographical data presentation and decision-making processes.

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