Geography Quiz On Mapping Skills! Trivia

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1.

B.O.L.T.S.S is an acronym used to teach geographical mapping skills. A good map will have every letter each of the features stands for. What feature of a map is represented by "T"?
- A.
  
  Table
- B.
  
  Title
- C.
  
  Trees
- D.
  
  Tides
Correct Answer
B. Title

Explanation
The feature of a map represented by "T" in the acronym B.O.L.T.S.S is the title. The title is an important element of a map as it provides a brief description or name of the map, helping to identify its purpose or subject. It gives the reader an idea of what the map is about and helps in understanding its context.

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While in London, the Duggee family visit the zoo. It is a very hot day, so they decide that they like to eat their picnic under the shelter. There are 3 symbols for shelters for visitors. In which one of these grid references did they find shelter?
- A.
  
  C4
- B.
  
  B2
- C.
  
  A1
- D.
  
  D3
Correct Answer
D. D3

Explanation
The Duggee family found shelter at grid reference D3.

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This is the same map as the one you have just read. The question is different. Which Australian animal would you find at D5?
- A.
  
  Koala
- B.
  
  Wombat
- C.
  
  Kangaroo
- D.
  
  Kookaburra
Correct Answer
C. Kangaroo

Explanation
At location D5 on the map, you would find a kangaroo.

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This is an example of a type of map drawn to show the main physical and natural features from your own observations at the ground level. What do we call this type of map?
- A.
  
  Photograph
- B.
  
  Political Map
- C.
  
  Topographic Map
- D.
  
  Field Sketch
Correct Answer
D. Field Sketch

Explanation
A field sketch is a type of map that is drawn based on the observer's own observations at the ground level. It is a representation of the main physical and natural features of a particular area. Unlike a photograph, which captures an actual image of the area, a field sketch is a hand-drawn map that shows the features as observed by the person creating the sketch. A political map, on the other hand, focuses on the boundaries and divisions of countries, states, and cities. A topographic map displays the elevation and relief of an area. Therefore, the correct answer is Field Sketch.

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This is the same map that you read in the previous questions. The question is different. Each grid square represents a length of approximately (i.e. one grid corner or intersecting line to the next grid corner or intersecting line) is 10m Approximately how far is it from the penguins to the reptile house if you are walking in a straight line?
- A.
  
  20 metres
- B.
  
  30 meters
- C.
  
  40 meters
- D.
  
  10 meters
Correct Answer
A. 20 metres

Explanation
The distance from the penguins to the reptile house if walking in a straight line is approximately 20 meters.

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This text is a map of the streets surrounding Atwell College. Jenny lives at 72 Folland Parade, as shown by the purple dot. Every morning she walks to Atwell College. In which direction does she walk?
- A.
  
  North
- B.
  
  East
- C.
  
  South
- D.
  
  West
Correct Answer
D. West

Explanation
Jenny lives at 72 Folland Parade and walks to Atwell College every morning. Since the text mentions that she walks to the college, we can infer that she walks in the direction of the college from her home. Therefore, she walks in the West direction.

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This text is the same as the one you have already read. The question is different. You would like to get to Atwell College from the corner of Brenchley Drive and Poso Place. In which direction should you go?
- A.
  
  South -East
- B.
  
  North
- C.
  
  Easterly
- D.
  
  North-West
Correct Answer
A. South -East

Explanation
To get to Atwell College from the corner of Brenchley Drive and Poso Place, you should go in the South-East direction.

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This text is the same as the one you have just read. The question is different. In what direction is the roundabout at Tapper Road and Brenchley Drive from Atwell College?
- A.
  
  North- West
- B.
  
  South- West
- C.
  
  South-East
- D.
  
  North-West
Correct Answer
B. South- West

Explanation
The roundabout at Tapper Road and Brenchley Drive is located in the South-West direction from Atwell College.

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This text is a map of Western Australia, showing major road routes between large towns. The scale of the map is 1cm=100km. With a ruler, you measure the distance from Perth to Coolgardie to be 5.5cm. How far away is Coolgardie?
- A.
  
  550kilometers
- B.
  
  5.5 kilometres
- C.
  
  5500000000 m etrs
- D.
  
  0.55 miles
Correct Answer
A. 550kilometers

Explanation
The scale of the map is 1cm=100km, and the distance measured from Perth to Coolgardie is 5.5cm. Therefore, by using the scale, we can calculate the actual distance. Since 1cm on the map represents 100km in reality, 5.5cm on the map would represent 5.5 times 100km, which equals 550km. Therefore, Coolgardie is 550 kilometers away.

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This map shows the Perth metropolitan suburban train network. The only train line with bus connections at every station is
- A.
  
  Armadale
- B.
  
  Mandurah
- C.
  
  Midland
- D.
  
  Currambine
Correct Answer
B. Mandurah

Explanation
The correct answer is Mandurah because it is the only train line in the Perth metropolitan suburban train network that has bus connections at every station. This means that passengers can easily transfer from the train to a bus or vice versa at any station along the Mandurah line, providing convenient transportation options for commuters.

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This is the same text as the one you have just read. The question is different. The train line with the most number of stops is the
- A.
  
  Midland Line
- B.
  
  Fremantle Line
- C.
  
  Currambine Line
- D.
  
  Armadale line
Correct Answer
D. Armadale line

Explanation
The Armadale line is the train line with the most number of stops.

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Geography Quiz On Mapping Skills! Trivia

B.O.L.T.S.S is an acronym used to teach geographical mapping skills. A good map will have every letter each of the features stands for. What feature of a map is represented by "T"?

While in London, the Duggee family visit the zoo. It is a very hot day, so they decide that they like to eat their picnic under the shelter. There are 3 symbols for shelters for visitors. In which one of these grid references did they find shelter?

This is the same map as the one you have just read. The question is different. Which Australian animal would you find at D5?

This is an example of a type of map drawn to show the main physical and natural features from your own observations at the ground level. What do we call this type of map?

This text is a map of the streets surrounding Atwell College. Jenny lives at 72 Folland Parade, as shown by the purple dot. Every morning she walks to Atwell College. In which direction does she walk?

This text is the same as the one you have already read. The question is different. You would like to get to Atwell College from the corner of Brenchley Drive and Poso Place. In which direction should you go?

This text is the same as the one you have just read. The question is different. In what direction is the roundabout at Tapper Road and Brenchley Drive from Atwell College?

This text is a map of Western Australia, showing major road routes between large towns. The scale of the map is 1cm=100km. With a ruler, you measure the distance from Perth to Coolgardie to be 5.5cm. How far away is Coolgardie?

This map shows the Perth metropolitan suburban train network. The only train line with bus connections at every station is

This is the same text as the one you have just read. The question is different. The train line with the most number of stops is the