geography

Question 1

What is a topographic map?

Answer 1

A map that uses contour lines to represent elevation and terrain features.

Question 2

True or False: A political map shows boundaries and locations of countries, states, and cities.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: A ________ map focuses on specific themes such as climate, population, or economic activity.

Answer 3

thematic

Question 4

What type of map would you use for navigation in a city?

Answer 4

A street map.

Question 5

Which type of river flows towards the sea?

Answer 5

A river that is classified as a tributary.

Question 6

What does the scale on a map represent?

Answer 6

The ratio of a distance on the map to the actual distance on the ground.

Question 7

True or False: A physical map emphasizes geographic features like mountains and rivers.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Multiple Choice: Which type of map is best for understanding population density?

Answer 8

Thematic map

Question 9

What is the main purpose of a climate map?

Answer 9

To show the different climate zones in a region.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The ________ of a river is the area from which it collects its water.

Answer 10

drainage basin

Question 11

What is an example of a man-made feature that can be shown on a map?

Answer 11

Highways or buildings.

Question 12

True or False: A river’s source is where it ends.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

What is a navigational chart primarily used for?

Answer 13

To assist in maritime navigation.

Question 14

Multiple Choice: What is a characteristic of a river delta?

Answer 14

It forms at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water.

Question 15

What does the term ‘contour lines’ refer to on a map?

Answer 15

Lines that connect points of equal elevation.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The ________ of a map indicates the direction of North.

Answer 16

compass rose

Question 17

What type of map would you consult for hiking in mountainous regions?

Answer 17

Topographic map.

Question 18

True or False: A river can change its course over time due to erosion.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

What is the difference between a river and a stream?

Answer 19

A river is larger and flows more water than a stream.

Question 20

Multiple Choice: Which type of map is least likely to show natural features?

Answer 20

Political map

Question 21

What is the importance of scale in mapwork?

Answer 21

It helps users understand the real-world distances represented on the map.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: A ________ map shows how an area is divided into different political units.

Answer 22

political

Question 23

What is an example of a river that is known for its delta?

Answer 23

The Mississippi River.

Question 24

True or False: A physical map can also include political boundaries.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

What is a watershed?

Answer 25

An area of land that drains into a specific river or body of water.

Question 26

Multiple Choice: Which scale type shows distance in a graphical format?

Answer 26

Bar scale

Question 27

Fill in the blank: The __________ of a river is where it begins.

Answer 27

source

Question 28

What is the purpose of a relief map?

Answer 28

To show elevation differences using colors or shading.

Question 29

True or False: All rivers eventually flow into the ocean.

Answer 29

False

Question 30

What type of map would be used to display the distribution of natural resources?

Answer 30

Thematic map.

Question 31

Fill in the blank: A __________ is a smaller stream that feeds into a larger river.

Answer 31

tributary