Kinds of Maps

What is the main idea of this passage?

• The closer the rings on an elevation map, the higher the land.

• Some elevation maps use color to illustrate where mountains are, changing color or getting darker or lighter as the peaks rise.

• The Ring of Fire is an area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where a large number of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes take place.

• Different types of maps are created to provide various kinds of information about the earth.

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Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below. Elevation maps show how high the land is in different ways. _________, some elevation maps use rings and others use color.

• On the other hand

• For example

• Although

• Because

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Maps that show distance and location can be used by people to keep from getting lost. Name one other type of map mentioned in the passage and give an example of how it can help people.

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There are many kinds of maps.  The word kinds can be replaced by which of the following word?

• types

• kites

• fonts

• lots

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What is the main purpose of a political map?

• To show natural features like mountains and rivers

• To display the boundaries and locations of countries and cities

• To illustrate weather patterns

• To depict the elevation of land

Which word best completes the sentence? A map that shows the layout of a city, including streets and buildings, is called a ______ map.

• climatic

• topographic

• road

• thematic

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In the context of maps, what does the term 'legend' refer to?

• A famous explorer

• A key that explains symbols and colors on a map

• A type of ancient map

• A story about a map's creation

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Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: Topographic maps are useful for hikers because they show ______.

• political boundaries

• elevation changes and terrain features

• weather conditions

• population density

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What type of map would you use to understand the climate zones of the world?

• Political map

• Climate map

• Road map

• Economic map

Which sentence uses the word 'map' as a verb?

• The map shows the location of the treasure.

• We need to map out our route before the trip.

• This map is very detailed.

• She bought a new map for her collection.

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