The Geographer's Tools

Which of the following shows places on the Earth's surface the most accurately?

• thematic maps

• Globes

• general purpose maps

• physical maps

To understand what the map is showing, you should look at the _____.

• title

• scale

• scale bar

• compass rose

A _____ shows how a measured place on a map corresponds to actual distance.

• title

• scale bar

• compass rose

• key

People who make maps are called _____

• geographer's

• projections

• earth scientists

• cartographers

Physical maps show what types of information?

• population density

• elevation

• themes

• land usage

Which of the following helps people get directions while they are driving?

• GPS

• remote sensing

• GIS

• satellites

Part of a map thatexplains the colors and symbols it uses

• compass rose

• key

• scale

• map projection

Shows direction on a map

• compass rose

• key

• scale

• map projection

The difference in elevation betwwen two landforms near each other

• elevation

• map projection

• relief

• lake

Is a Map Legend

• key

• Railway

• projection

• geographer