Maps and Globes Quiz

What is a map?

• A spherical model of the Earth

• A drawing of the whole surface of the Earth

• A type of globe

• A weather report

Which of the following shows natural features of the Earth?

• Physical maps

• Weather maps

• Political maps

• Thematic maps

What do maps help us calculate?

• The time of day

• The weather conditions

• The distance between two places

• The population of a city

What is a globe?

• A type of map

• A spherical model of the Earth

• A drawing of a city

• A flat representation of the Earth

Which feature helps us know the distance between two places on a map?

• Legend

• Title

• Symbols

• Scale

What do cartographers use to represent different features on a map?

• Text and graphs

• Photos and videos

• Numbers and letters

• Colors and shapes

What is the main disadvantage of using a globe?

• It is difficult to see all places at the same time

• It provides detailed information

• It shows all places at once

• It is easy to carry

Which color is often used to represent deserts on maps?

• Brown

• Green

• Blue

• Yellow

What type of map shows the soil types of a region?

• Weather map

• Political map

• Physical map

• Thematic map

What is the purpose of a scale on a map?

• To indicate the direction

• To show the title of the map

• To display symbols

• To represent distances