Map Reading Basics Quiz

What is the purpose of a legend on a map?

• To represent different elements using symbols

• To depict changes in elevation

• To show the title of the map

• To point to the north direction

What does the orientation of a map indicate?

• The legend of the map

• The scale of the map

• The position of the North Pole

• The direction of the map

What does the scale of a map represent?

• The political boundaries of the map

• The population density of the map

• The elevation of the map

• The ratio of the map

What do contour lines on a topographic map represent?

• Changes in population density

• Changes in vegetation

• Changes in temperature

• Changes in elevation

What is the purpose of a neatline on a map?

• To define the edge of the map area

• To depict changes in elevation

• To point to the north direction

• To represent different elements using symbols