G4 Unit 3-1 Review

What information does a map legend or key provide?

• The distance between two places

• Symbols and their meanings on the map

• The height of the land above sea level

• The direction of north

Which map feature is used to show the cardinal directions (N, S, E, W)?

• Map scale

• Compass rose

• Latitude lines

• Relief shading

What does a map scale help us understand?

• The meaning of map symbols

• The distance a map covers

• The natural features of an area

• The elevation of landforms

How do physical maps represent higher elevations, such as mountains?

• Using contour lines

• With shading or colors like brown and dark green

• By drawing 3D shapes

• By marking 'high elevation' symbols

What is the purpose of a relief map?

• To identify political boundaries

• To represent elevation using shading

• To locate natural resources

• To show roads and highways

What type of map would you use to understand the physical features of an area?

• Topographic map

• Resource map

• Political map

• Weather map

Which map would you use to find the borders of countries or states?

• Physical map

• Political map

• Topographic map

• Resource map

What does a resource map show?

• Elevation and natural terrain

• Locations of natural resources like minerals and plants

• The political divisions of an area

• Major roads and highways

Which of the following is a low area between hills or mountains?

• Canyon

• Plateau

• Valley

• Plain

This rock was formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake millions of years ago. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary
• Igneous
• Metamorphic