Maps and Cartography Quiz - Test Your Knowledge of Maps and Mapmaking

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What is the term for the science and practice of making maps?

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Topography

Cartography

Geology

Geomatics

Question 2 of 35

Which projection is commonly used for navigation because it preserves angles and directions?

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Robinson Projection

Mercator Projection

Peters Projection

Mollweide Projection

Question 3 of 35

Which type of map shows natural features such as mountains, rivers, and lakes?

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Political Map

Topographic Map

Climate Map

Road Map

Question 4 of 35

What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

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Prime Meridian

Tropic of Cancer

Equator

International Date Line

Question 5 of 35

Which meridian is defined as 0 degrees longitude?

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International Date Line

Tropic of Capricorn

Prime Meridian

Equator

Question 6 of 35

What does a map scale of 1:50,000 mean?

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1 unit on the map equals 50,000 units on the ground

1 unit on the map equals 50,000 km on the ground

1 unit on the map equals 50 km on the ground

The map covers an area of 50,000 square kilometers

Question 7 of 35

Which type of map shows the boundaries of countries, states, and cities?

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Topographic Map

Political Map

Climatic Map

Thematic Map

Question 8 of 35

What is the main purpose of a climate map?

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Show temperature variations

Depict political boundaries

Represent mountain ranges

Show navigational routes

Question 9 of 35

Which map projection is known for minimizing distortions of landmasses near the poles?

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Mercator Projection

Robinson Projection

Goode's Homolosine Projection

Conic Projection

Question 10 of 35

What is the purpose of contour lines on a map?

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Show population density

Show elevation

Depict national borders

Show transportation routes

Question 11 of 35

Which of the following is a tool used for geographic data collection and analysis?

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Atlas

Globe

GIS

Compass

Question 12 of 35

Which direction does a compass needle point?

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True North

Magnetic North

Geographic East

Geographic West

Question 13 of 35

Which map projection is best for representing the entire world at once with minimal shape distortion?

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Mercator Projection

Peters Projection

Goode's Homolosine Projection

Gnomonic Projection

Question 14 of 35

Which map feature represents the key to understanding the symbols used on a map?

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Legend

Scale

Grid

Compass

Question 15 of 35

Which type of map would most likely be used to show population density?

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Topographic Map

Political Map

Choropleth Map

Physical Map

Question 16 of 35

What does the term 'isotherm' refer to on a weather map?

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Lines connecting areas of equal pressure

Lines connecting areas of equal temperature

Lines connecting areas of equal humidity

Lines connecting areas of equal elevation

Question 17 of 35

What is the standard unit for measuring latitude and longitude?

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Miles

Degrees

Kilometers

Inches

Question 18 of 35

Which map projection distorts the size of continents but maintains accurate distances and directions?

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Robinson Projection

Azimuthal Equidistant Projection

Mercator Projection

Mollweide Projection

Question 19 of 35

What is the term for a map that shows both physical and political features?

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Physical Map

Political Map

Thematic Map

Hybrid Map

Question 20 of 35

What is the term for the difference between True North and Magnetic North?

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Declination

Deviation

Bearing

Azimuth

Question 21 of 35

Which country uses the Ordnance Survey maps as its official cartographic system?

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United States

United Kingdom

Canada

Australia

Question 22 of 35

Which map projection is most suitable for showing the polar regions?

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Mercator Projection

Azimuthal Projection

Robinson Projection

Cylindrical Projection

Question 23 of 35

Which map type uses colors to represent the elevation of the terrain?

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Thematic Map

Topographic Map

Relief Map

Political Map

Question 24 of 35

Which feature on a map helps orient the map to the real world?

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Legend

Compass Rose

Scale

Contour Line

Question 25 of 35

What is the purpose of a grid system on a map?

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To display elevation

To show political boundaries

To provide coordinates for locating places

To show distances

Question 26 of 35

Which map projection is often used for aerial navigation?

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Mercator Projection

Azimuthal Projection

Gnomonic Projection

Mollweide Projection

Question 27 of 35

Which map type is designed to display a particular theme or subject, such as rainfall or population?

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Political Map

Thematic Map

Physical Map

Relief Map

Question 28 of 35

What is the prime function of a nautical chart?

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Show sea depths

Show political boundaries

Depict mountain ranges

Show weather patterns

Question 29 of 35

Which country’s official map service is known as the United States Geological Survey (USGS)?

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United States

Canada

United Kingdom

Australia

Question 30 of 35

Which term refers to the process of accurately representing the curved surface of the Earth on a flat map?

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Projection

Scale

Contouring

Grid System

Question 31 of 35

What is the primary purpose of a political map?

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Show the distribution of rainfall

Depict boundaries of countries and cities

Indicate elevation of terrain

Display population density

Question 32 of 35

Which type of map projection preserves area but distorts shape?

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Mercator Projection

Equal-Area Projection

Robinson Projection

Azimuthal Projection

Question 33 of 35

Which line on a map represents 0 degrees latitude?

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Prime Meridian

Tropic of Capricorn

Equator

International Date Line

Question 34 of 35

Which type of map would be used to represent statistical data, such as population density or economic activity?

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Topographic Map

Political Map

Thematic Map

Climate Map

Question 35 of 35

What is the purpose of a map's scale?

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To show elevation

To indicate the distance ratio between map and reality

To display climate zones

To depict political boundaries

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