Semester Exam Review: Map Skills

What type of map shows physical features of an area such as mountains, elevation, and forests?

• Resource map

• Physical map

• Survey map

• Road map

Which is an example of a political map?

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According to the map, which of the following is true regarding US population distribution?

• Most people in the United States live in the mountainous regions of the interior

• The northwestern States are the most heavily populated states

• Most of the large, major cities in the United States are located along the coastline and other major bodies of water.

• California is the least populated state

A state is an example of a _______ region.

• Formal

• Functional

• Vernacular

• Perceptual

People are able to locate their exact position on earth at any time and can find addresses and map routes with the help of what technology?

• Aerial Photography

• Cartography

• Global Positioning System (GPS)

• Geomorphology

Which of the following options represents a country on this map?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which number on the map represents the Indian Ocean?

• 9

• 7

• 6

• 8

Which number on the map represents Europe?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which number on the map represents Asia?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which number on the map represents the Pacific Ocean?

• 3

• 8

• 7

• 6