Sources of Geographic Information and Landforms

What is the most accurate representation of the earth?

• Map

• Satellite image

• Globe

• Picture

If I wanted to find the capital city of a country, which type of map would I use?

• Physical map

• Political map

• Topographic map

• Thematic map

Which type of map would show me the number of people (population density) living in an area?

• Political map

• Physical map

• Topographic map

• Thematic or special purpose map

Which map feature shows the cardinal directions?

• Legend/key

• Gridlines

• Contour lines

• Compass

Which map feature communicates the meaning of colors and symbols?

• Legend/key

• Gridlines

• Contour lines

• Compass

On a topographic map, contour lines show:

• Direction

• Elevation

• Precipitation

• Population

On a topographic map, if there are more contour lines, shown closer together, the elevation is:

• Higher

• Lower

• This does not show elevation.

A relief map uses a raised surface or drawing to show:

• Distance

• Terrain

• Direction

• Population

What part of a map is usually the most distorted?

• Near the Equator

• Near the Prime Meridian

• Near the coastlines

• Near the poles

Which map features helps you to find absolute location using latitude and longitude?

• Compass

• Legend/key

• Gridlines

• Contour lines