Section #: 2.2
Types of Maps
Practice Test
1.
A __________ explains what the symbols of a map represent.
a.
projection
b.
legend
c.
scale
d.
title
Hint
2.
What type of projection is best for mapping small areas or weather maps?
a.
Mercator projection
b.
conic projection
c.
gnomonic projection
d.
a topographic map
Hint
3.
What type of projection is best for mapping small areas or weather maps?
a.
conic projection
b.
gnomonic projection
c.
Mercator projection
d.
a topographic map
Hint
4.
The type of projection shown in the Figure is best suited for what kind of map?
a.
a navigational map
b.
a topographic map
c.
a road map
d.
a world map
Hint
5.
1:24 000 is an example of a __________.
a.
map projection
b.
graphic scale
c.
verbal scale
d.
fractional scale
Hint
6.
What is a contour line?
a.
It is used to calculate the map's scale.
b.
It is used to make a gnomonic projection.
c.
a lines that connect points of equal elevation
d.
an explanation of the maps symbols
Hint
7.
How are depressions represented on a topographic map?
a.
with a contour line with hachures
b.
with a benchmark
c.
with red contour lines
d.
with a circular symbol
Hint
8.
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.
Mercator
b.
gnomonic
c.
conic
d.
shadow
Hint
9.
Who would be most likely to use the map shown in the Figure?
a.
a motorist
b.
a meteorologist
c.
a pilot
d.
a geologist
Hint
10.
A __________ projection has parallel lines of longitude and latitude.
a.
gnomonic
b.
Mercator
c.
conic
d.
topographic
Hint
