Section #: 2.2
Types of Maps
Practice Test
1.
1:24 000 is an example of a __________.
a.
verbal scale
b.
fractional scale
c.
graphic scale
d.
map projection
Hint
2.
A __________ explains what the symbols of a map represent.
a.
projection
b.
legend
c.
scale
d.
title
Hint
3.
A __________ projection has parallel lines of longitude and latitude.
a.
topographic
b.
conic
c.
gnomonic
d.
Mercator
Hint
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.
Mercator
c.
gnomonic
d.
conic
Hint
5.
How are depressions represented on a topographic map?
a.
with a benchmark
b.
with a circular symbol
c.
with a contour line with hachures
d.
with red contour lines
Hint
6.
What is a contour line?
a.
It is used to calculate the map's scale.
b.
a lines that connect points of equal elevation
c.
an explanation of the maps symbols
d.
It is used to make a gnomonic projection.
Hint
7.
What type of projection is best for mapping small areas or weather maps?
a.
Mercator projection
b.
conic projection
c.
a topographic map
d.
gnomonic projection
Hint
8.
What type of projection is best for mapping small areas or weather maps?
a.
a topographic map
b.
conic projection
c.
Mercator projection
d.
gnomonic projection
Hint
9.
The type of projection shown in the Figure is best suited for what kind of map?
a.
a topographic map
b.
a road map
c.
a world map
d.
a navigational map
Hint
10.
Who would be most likely to use the map shown in the Figure?
a.
a pilot
b.
a meteorologist
c.
a geologist
d.
a motorist
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