Section #: 2.2
Types of Maps
Practice Test
1.
The type of projection shown in the Figure is best suited for what kind of map?
a.
a road map
b.
a navigational map
c.
a topographic map
d.
a world map
Hint
2.
How are depressions represented on a topographic map?
a.
with a circular symbol
b.
with red contour lines
c.
with a benchmark
d.
with a contour line with hachures
Hint
3.
What type of projection is best for mapping small areas or weather maps?
a.
gnomonic projection
b.
Mercator projection
c.
a topographic map
d.
conic projection
Hint
4.
1:24 000 is an example of a __________.
a.
fractional scale
b.
graphic scale
c.
map projection
d.
verbal scale
Hint
5.
A __________ explains what the symbols of a map represent.
a.
legend
b.
scale
c.
title
d.
projection
Hint
6.
Who would be most likely to use the map shown in the Figure?
a.
a meteorologist
b.
a pilot
c.
a geologist
d.
a motorist
Hint
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.
conic
b.
shadow
c.
Mercator
d.
gnomonic
Hint
8.
What is a contour line?
a.
an explanation of the maps symbols
b.
It is used to calculate the map's scale.
c.
a lines that connect points of equal elevation
d.
It is used to make a gnomonic projection.
Hint
9.
A __________ projection has parallel lines of longitude and latitude.
a.
conic
b.
gnomonic
c.
Mercator
d.
topographic
Hint
10.
What type of projection is best for mapping small areas or weather maps?
a.
gnomonic projection
b.
a topographic map
c.
Mercator projection
d.
conic projection
Hint
