Earth Science Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Section 2: Types of Maps

Self-Check Quizzes-English

1
A __________ projection has parallel lines of longitude and latitude.
A)topographic
B)gnomonic
C)conic
D)Mercator
2
1:24 000 is an example of a __________.
A)verbal scale
B)map projection
C)graphic scale
D)fractional scale
3
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
4
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
5
A __________ explains what the symbols of a map represent.
A)scale
B)projection
C)title
D)legend
6
What is the contour interval on the topographic map shown?

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A)50 m
B)100 m
C)500 m
D)1000 m
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