Map Reading and Cartography Concepts

The video tutorial covers the types and elements of maps, emphasizing the importance of maps in representing the earth's features. It explains different types of maps, such as political, physical, and thematic maps, and the use of symbols and colors. The tutorial also discusses cardinal and intermediate directions, map scales, and the significance of conventional signs and color schemes in map reading.

What is the science of map making called?

• Geology

• Geography

• Cartography

• Topography

What is an atlas?

• A type of thematic map

• A map showing only continents

• A large wall map

• A book of maps

Which type of map would you use to find the location of a city?

• Physical map

• Climate map

• Political map

• Thematic map

Which type of map would show the distribution of rainfall?

• Thematic map

• Topographic map

• Physical map

• Political map

What are the four major directions on a map known as?

• Primary directions

• Secondary directions

• Cardinal directions

• Intermediate directions

What direction is at the top of a map when it is placed correctly?

• South

• East

• West

• North

If 1 cm on a map represents 1 km on the ground, what is this ratio called?

• Scale of the map

• Map distance

• Linear scale

• Distance ratio

What is a map that is not drawn to scale called?

• Layout

• Blueprint

• Diagram

• Sketch

What color is typically used to represent water bodies on a map?

• Blue

• Brown

• Green

• Yellow

What does a small circle on a map typically represent?

• A river

• A forest

• A city

• A mountain