Map Quiz: Types And Elements Of Map

15 Questions | By Catherinehalcomb | Updated: May 12, 2022 | Attempts: 253

Questions

Settings

Map Quiz: Types And Elements Of Map - Quiz

You must have studied maps in your geography textbooks. Do you still remember about types and elements of the map? You should definitely play this quiz and check how sharp your memory is. A map is a diagrammatical representation that emphasizes relationships between an area of land or sea by showing their physical features like roads, cities, etc. This quiz contains a mixed format of questions, including fill-in-the-blanks, true-false, and MCQs. Shall we begin the quiz now? Best of luck!

Questions and Answers

1.

A map used to show the climate of a region is a:
- A.
  
  Political map
- B.
  
  Physical map
- C.
  
  Thematic map
- D.
  
  Road map
2.

These maps show the relief, or the shape of the land, in an area;
- A.
  
  Physical maps
- B.
  
  Political maps
- C.
  
  Road maps
- D.
  
  Climatic maps
3.

A box that explains what each symbol in the map stands for:
- A.
  
  Key
- B.
  
  Title
- C.
  
  Symbol
- D.
  
  Orientation
4.

On a map the colour green is usually to show:
- A.
  
  Ocean
- B.
  
  Desert
- C.
  
  Mountains
- D.
  
  Plains
5.

A rough drawing, based on observation is a:
- A.
  
  Road map
- B.
  
  Plan
- C.
  
  Sketch
- D.
  
  Physical map
6.

Maps are drawn on a ________ surface.
7.

A picture or a sign used to represent something from the real world is called a ______.
8.

In physical maps, the colour ________ is usually to show hills and mountains.
9.

A __________ has a magnetic needle that always points to the north.
10.

_________ is the ratio between the actual distance between places and how it is shown on a map.
11.

A map cannot be carried everywhere.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

Political maps show natural features.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

The arrow on the upper corner of a map points to the north.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

The key of a map gives us its scale.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

A sketch is always drawn to scale.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False