Geo Unit One Review

1. The type of map above shows characteristics of the Earth’s surface, including bodies of water and landforms. What kind of map is shown in the image above?

• Political

• Physical

• Special Purpose

• Thematic

2. The type of map above uses lines to show slope and elevation. What kind of map is shown in this image?

• Thematic

• Political

• Topographical

• Special Purpose

3. The type of map above is used to show borders and boundaries. It also shows capitals, cities, and towns. What kind of map is shown in this image?

• Political

• Special Purpose

• Physical

• Topographical

4. Because map projections must turn a 3-D world into a 2-D map, they will always have the problem of __________.

• Accuracy

• Distortion

• estimation

• elevation

5. Which of the following map elements is used to show cardinal directions on a map?

• Map Scale

• Legend

• Compass Rose

• Title

6. The purpose of a map’s scale is to help __________.

• find cardinal directions

• understand symbols

• identify the purpose of a map

• measure distances

7. Which of the following map elements helps us interpret the colors and symbols we might see on a map?

• a title

• a set of coordinates

• a legend or map key

• a compass rose

8. Which continent is located at 40°N, 90°W?

• North America

• Europe

• Asia

• South America

9. Which continent is located at 30°S, 150°E?

• Europe

• Asia

• Australia

• North America

10. Which ocean is located at 15°N, 30°W?

• Atlantic

• Pacific

• Artic

• Indian