Earth Science: Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

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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