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Test Description: Basic Mapping Skills
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) A person who makes maps is a
A
cartographer
B
biologist
C
geographer
D
graphologist
2) A map scale shows
A
elevation of area
B
the relationship between actual distance and distance shown on a map
C
meaning of symbols on a map
D
the four Cardinal directions and the four intermediate directions
3) A picture on a map that shows the 4 Cardinal directions and the 4 intermediate directions is called a
A
symbol
B
scale
C
key
D
compass rose
4) Longitude is
A
imaginary lines, or meridians, that run N and S. Each meridian crosses the N and S Poles
B
imaginary parallel lines that run east and west around the earth and measure distance N and S of the equator
C
the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capicorn
5) An area of flat land is a
A
plateau
B
range
C
valley
D
plain
6) The climate of an area is
A
the average high and low monthly temperatures a place has
B
the amount of precipitation a place has over time
C
the kind of weather of a place over a period of time
7) Latitude is
A
The Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capicorn
B
imaginary lines called meridians that run N and S around the earth. Each meridian runs through the N and S Poles
C
imaginary parallel lines that run E and W around the earth and measure distance N and S of the equator
8) Ninety degrees north latitude is the
A
Equator
B
South Pole
C
Prime Meridian
D
North Pole
9) The imaginary line, or parallel of latitude, that circles the earth at its largest circumference is the
A
Prime Meridian
B
South Pole
C
North Pole
D
Equator
10) A map that uses color, national and state boundaries, and cities is a
A
political map
B
physical map
C
special purpose map
D
resource map
11) The earth is divided into ________ hemispheres.
A
5
B
4
C
3
D
2
12) The word hemisphere means
A
a fourth of a sphere
B
a whole sphere
C
a half a sphere
13) The thing that divides the earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres is the
A
Equator
B
Arctic Circle
C
Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
D
Prime Meridian
14) The meridian, 0 degrees longitude that runs through the N and S Poles, through Grenwich, England, is known as the
A
Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
B
Arctic Circle
C
Equator
D
Prime Meridian
15) The ___________________________ divides the earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
A
Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
B
Prime Meridian
C
Arctic Circle
D
Equator
16) Two continents that are located entirely within the Southern Hemisphere are
A
Australia and South America
B
Africa and South America
C
Australia and Antarctica
D
Africa and Antarctica
17) Contour lines on a map show
A
meanings of symbols
B
boundary lines of states and countries
C
elevation
D
degrees N and S of the equator
18) Three continents located entirely within the Northern Hemisphere are
A
Antarctica, North America, and Europe
B
Europe, Asia, and South America
C
Europe, Asia, and Africa
D
Europe, Asia, and North America
19) The metric scale used to measure temperature is
A
Fahrenheit
B
kilograms
C
kilometers
D
Celsius
20) A map that shows landforms and elevation is a
A
political map
B
population density map
C
physical map
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