Map Quiz To Test Your Knowledge On Simple Map Symbols!
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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 campgroundExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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 LinesExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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. RiversExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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. BuildingsExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 5.
VERY HARD QUESTION!!Which boundary line is the thickest boundary line seen on a map?
- A.
City lines
- B.
Boundary lines
- C.
State Lines
- D.
Country/National Lines
- E.
None of the Above
Correct Answer
D. Country/National LinesExplanation
The thickest boundary line seen on a map is the country/national lines. These lines represent the borders between different countries and are typically depicted as bold and prominent lines on a map. City lines, boundary lines, and state lines are usually depicted with thinner lines, while country/national lines are given more emphasis due to their significance in demarcating different nations.Rate this question:
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