An Interesting Map Quiz

32 Questions | By Catherinehalcomb | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 192

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A map is a symbolic depiction focusing on relationships between elements of some space, such as objects, regions, or themes. Many maps are static or fixed to paper, while some other durable medium, while others are dynamic or interactive. Here is an Interesting Quiz about Maps for you to test your knowledge and learn more.

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1.

Maps are visual representation of the earth's surface as seen vertically from above.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

Printing was invented in 16th century.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

In Ancient China ,maps were used to build houses.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

In planning, the development of a city ,the planners use a base map.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

Thematic maps show the individual countries, each separated by a national boundary.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

Economic maps have specific themes.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

Resource maps show the different types of natural resources or economic activities.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

A road map shows the physical features such as mountains ,plains and rivers.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

To find our way round a town ,city or country we use road maps.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

Title tell us what the map shows.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

The _____ shows how much the physical features or the area mapped have been reduced.
- A.
  
  Symbols
- B.
  
  Scale
- C.
  
  Area
- D.
  
  Maps
12.

The changes in the atmosphere for a short period of time is called _____
- A.
  
  Weather
- B.
  
  Climate
- C.
  
  Humidity
- D.
  
  Precipitation
13.

When there is no water ........occurs.
- A.
  
  Floods
- B.
  
  Humidity
- C.
  
  Drought
- D.
  
  Rain
14.

The California current is a _______ current.
- A.
  
  Cold
- B.
  
  Warm
- C.
  
  Moderate
- D.
  
  Normal
15.

The Atlantic drift is an example of ......current .
- A.
  
  Hot
- B.
  
  Cold
- C.
  
  Moderate
- D.
  
  Normal
16.

When the ground is heated up by the sun it causes ________ rain .
- A.
  
  Relief
- B.
  
  Convectional
- C.
  
  Frontal
- D.
  
  None of above
17.

_______ clouds are formed at high altitude.
- A.
  
  Cirrus
- B.
  
  Cumulus
- C.
  
  Stratus
- D.
  
  Cumulonimbus
18.

Water becomes water vapour when __________ takes place.
- A.
  
  Humidity
- B.
  
  Evaporation
- C.
  
  Transpiration
- D.
  
  Precipitation
19.

The amount of water vapour in the air is called_________.
- A.
  
  Humidity
- B.
  
  Evaporation
- C.
  
  Transpiration
- D.
  
  Clouds formation
20.

The sun gives off energy to the earth in the form of ______________.
- A.
  
  Solar radiation
- B.
  
  Sunlight
- C.
  
  Light
- D.
  
  Rain
21.

The mean annual temperature of equatorial climate is 28°C .
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
22.

The annual rainfall in equatorial climate is more than 4000 millimeters.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
23.

Srilanka is an example of tropical monsoon climate.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
24.

The cool temperate climate is known as Mediterranean climate.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
25.

Winter temperatures at polar climate can be as low as -35°C.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False