Map Symbols and Functions Quiz

Front

Which of the following is a symbol commonly used to represent a hospital on a map?

Back

A red cross

Front

What does the legend on a map help you to do?

Back

Understand the meaning of symbols

Front

Which type of map would you use to show the boundaries of countries?

Back

Political map

Front

What do lines of latitude measure?

Back

Distance north or south of the Equator

Front

Which map projection is known for distorting the size of landmasses near the poles?

Back

Mercator projection

Front

What is the main purpose of a road map?

Back

To display transportation routes

Front

Which of the following is NOT a type of map?

Back

Alphabetical map

Front

What does GPS stand for?

Back

Global Positioning System

Front

Which symbol would most likely represent a river on a map?

Back

A blue line

Front

What is the function of a map scale?

Back

To compare distances on the map to real distances