What are some different types of maps and their uses. Graphs and charts quiz l1 look at the chart of car sales. The tips box and the important notes box are both draggable, should you need to move them to zoom the screen, use. Country shape quiz geographic outlines of the world 197.
You will need to identify the different types of thematic maps for the quiz. A topographic map shows the features of earth, such as mountains, lakes, and oceans. Political map a political map shows the state and national boundaries of a place. Types of maps in geography what are the different types of maps. Country shape quiz geographic outlines of the world. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually. Knowing about maps and how to read them are important for ias exam and this article will introduce you with such types of maps that are frequently seen in textbooks and. Sixth graders classify maps including political maps, road maps, topographic maps, and thematic maps historical maps. Meteorological maps that show climate, weather and wind are types of environmental maps. Some maps have been created to show features such as continents.
Introduced in 1997 and available in 36 different languages, seterra has helped thousands of people study geography and learn about their world. Use the worksheet to identify important study points and. Give 5 examples in the space below of different symbols used in economic maps and explain what they represent. Gnomonic maps are used to show true direction and size, but distorts shapes. A treasure hunt activity to teach year 7s about the different types of maps. The five different types of map and their uses here 360. Other maps give information about specific features such. Test your knowledge of various kinds of maps using this interactive quiz worksheet combo. Our new quick quiz feature allows students to take quizzes right here.
Road maps provide information such as street names and landmarks. Physical maps show the land as it was created by nature. To pass the quiz you will need to be familiar with the definitions of various. Political maps, physical maps, topographic map, climatic map, economic or resource map, road map and. Types of maps thematic special purpose, single topic, statistical maps. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. For the most accurate reading of how your marriage is doing on the first principle, both of you should complete the following. Questions are over map parts, map types, and graph types and purposes. There are almost limitless types of maps, but a few main categories we will use in this class.
Types of plate boundaries map identification activity. The quiz covers such things as the 4 main types of maps topographical, political, population density, and natural resources the quiz was created u. Types of maps quiz by whimsically kristen teachers pay teachers. A toyota and mg rover b toyota and vauxhall c vauxhall and peugeot d peugeot and mg rover 6. Some of the most popular searches are for united states map, world map, europe map, and florida map. Make learning about these 6 types of maps fun with this class poster set with maps that can be used as a whole class sort and an interactive notebook activity where the kids are creating the 6 types of maps pockets and sorting the maps into the correct pocket for safe keeping and to refer back to. Learn types of maps with free interactive flashcards. Although it was geared towards georgia students, the quiz coul. Map types and properties tn 7 a map is a representation of all or part of the earth drawn on a flat surface at a specific scale. A political map shows the state and national boundaries of a place. Choose from 500 different sets of map quiz types maps flashcards on quizlet. Nov 27, 2015 according to the icsm intergovernmental committee on surveying and mapping, there are five different types of maps. This 20question quiz covers political, weather, physical and product maps. Learn map quiz types maps with free interactive flashcards.
It is not very useful unless you download the powerpoint that goes with it. They show mountains, plateaus, rivers, lakes, plains and other land and water features. The different types of maps used in geography include thematic, climate, resource, physical, political, and elevation maps. Some maps have been created to show features such as continents, countries, mountain ranges, cities, and streets. Population density maps, time zone maps, and climate maps are among the different kinds of specialpurpose maps. In this quiz, we will show you the outline of 20 countries from all over the world. This is a great tool for both studying and for quizzes in geography and social studies classes of most. Types of plate boundaries map identification activity directions. Compass reading most maps have north drawn at the top, therefore west is left, and east. What can you conclude from the fact that political maps often change, but physical maps rarely do. Here are a few examples of the different types of maps discussed in this article. Do not put more than two in a group students or pairs will need coloring pencils, the types of plate boundaries map and the types of plate boundaries map identification directions. Currently, thanks to how technology has advanced, one does not have to carry a big piece of paper as their phone comes enabled with one.
Match the weather instrument on the left with its purpose on the right. Maps use a variety of symbols and colours to represent selected features of an area. This quiz will ask questions about different kinds of maps. Types and habitats barbara perolada octubredesembre 2009. If you want to practice offline, download our printable maps of europe in pdf format. Physical map a physical map is a map that highlights the. Upgrade to a homeschool or educator plan and get immediate access to quick quiz and other great features, to gauge a students progress and understanding of material. Maps have been used for a long time and have been a great help for explorers. Oct 14, 2019 welcome to trivia question on different types of map. Love map questionnaire 1 by giving honest answer to the following questions, you will get a sense of the quality of your current love maps. Political map shows political boundaries borders between states and countries normally labels capital cities and other important cities within a state or country the multicolored maps you normally see in classrooms are often political maps. There are many kinds of specialpurpose maps, each designed to serve a different need. Write the definition for each weather instrument and draw.
Different types of maps have you ever seen anyone using a map to find their way around town. A road map is one of the most widely used map types. Choose from 500 different sets of types of maps flashcards on quizlet. Maps can be used to show many different kinds of informa. Physical maps are updated far more frequently than. Seterra will challenge you with quizzes about countries, capitals, flags, oceans, lakes and more.
This is a quiz that goes along with my map skills world of maps powerpoint. Building geography skills for life mayfield city schools. Map types also divide by data types data type determines what map types are suitable set of map and geoviz types includes the standard, plus new and evolving methods over time, methods went from 2d to 3d to 4d slocum starts with dot, choropleth, isopleth and proportional symbol. Environmental maps can also record human impacts on the environment. An architect makes scale drawings for different parts of a new house. Types of maps in geography geographical maps upsc gsi there are various kinds of maps like physical map, political map, climatic map, road map, topography map and more. The worksheet and quiz are tools that can help assess your knowledge of thematic maps and their characteristics.
Think of a regular map, where cities and towns are named, major transport routes are included along with natural features like lakes and. Welcome to trivia question on different types of map. This quiz and corresponding worksheet gauge your knowledge of different types of maps. The world in spatial terms pdf how do we teach geography. A political map does not have any topographic features. Pass out textbooksassign textbookread page 7 and answer question at the bottom start unit 1read page 6 and do sequencing worksheet. A climate map can show the typical weather in geographic locations. Using specialpurpose maps maps that emphasize a single idea or a particular kind of information about an area are called specialpurpose maps. Illustration of the water cycle evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and accumulation. Political map political maps are used to show political borders, such as countries, states, counties, and the location of cities and capitals. Sep 16, 2012 a treasure hunt activity to teach year 7s about the different types of maps.
Try it and guess the countries that are shown in our country. Some maps are used for forecasting the weather, while others are used to plot the population in an area. There are matching, multiplechoice and fillintheblank questions, as well as an application section where students use a map of georgia to answer questions. Thousands of different political reference maps have been prepared to show the current geography of the united states. Sixth graders classify maps including political maps, road maps, topographic maps, and thematic mapshistorical maps. Meteorologists, oceanographers, geographers, city planners, and many other professionals depend greatly on these maps to record and forecast their specific field. Types of maps there are many different types of maps. Jul, 2018 country shape quiz geographic outlines of the world. S 50 states printables map quiz game seterra online. These maps show major and minor highways and roads depending on the degree of detail, as well as things like airports, cities, and points of interest such as parks, campgrounds, and monuments.
Take this quiz and see the types of maps that are available to us. Political borders change more often than natural landmarks b. Other maps give information about specific features such as seasonal temperatures, political boundaries, and time zones. On the scale drawing, the length of a corrid or measures 8. From iceland to greece and everything in between, this geography study aid will get you up to speed in no time, while also being fun. General reference, topographical, thematic, navigation charts and cadastral maps and plans. There is also a youtube video you can use for memorization. For example road maps, tourist maps, local maps etc. They answer a variety of questions on different types of maps.
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