Earth Science: Geology, the Environment, and the Universe, New York

Section 2: Types of Maps

Types of Maps

1.
A __________ projection has parallel lines of longitude and latitude.
A)topographic
B)gnomonic
C)conic
D)Mercator
2.
How are depressions represented on a topographic map?
A)with red contour lines
B)with a circular symbol
C)with a contour line with hachures
D)with a benchmark
3.
1:24 000 is an example of a __________.
A)verbal scale
B)map projection
C)graphic scale
D)fractional scale
4.
What type of projection is best for mapping small areas or weather maps?
A)Mercator projection
B)a topographic map
C)gnomonic projection
D)conic projection
5.
Who would be most likely to use the map shown in the Figure?
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A)a motorist
B)a pilot
C)a meteorologist
D)a geologist
6.
The type of projection shown in the Figure is best suited for what kind of map?
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A)a topographic map
B)a world map
C)a navigational map
D)a road map
7.
A __________ projection is made by projecting points and lines from a globe onto a piece of paper that touches the globe at one point.
A)shadow
B)conic
C)Mercator
D)gnomonic
8.
What is a contour line?
A)a lines that connect points of equal elevation
B)It is used to calculate the map's scale.
C)an explanation of the maps symbols
D)It is used to make a gnomonic projection.
9.
What type of projection is best for mapping small areas or weather maps?
A)Mercator projection
B)gnomonic projection
C)a topographic map
D)conic projection
10.
A __________ explains what the symbols of a map represent.
A)scale
B)projection
C)title
D)legend
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