Explore the World of Maps Quiz
Explore the World of Maps Quiz
Test your knowledge about maps with our engaging quiz designed to enhance your understanding of topographic maps and their features. This quiz covers various aspects such as map scales, essential components, and symbols used in cartography.
- 11 informative questions
- Multiple-choice and checkbox formats
- Gain insights into USGS topographic maps
What is the definition of a map?
A map is a geographic representation of the earths surface drawn to scale.
A map is picture of the earths surface.
A grid of the earths surface with roads and land features.
What are the five basic colors used in a map?
Brown, Pink, Yellow, red-brown and red.
Black, Brown, Blue, Green and purple.
Brown, Black, Blue, Green and Red.
Yellow, Brown-Red, Black, Red and Blue
A map is read for which four basic kinds of information?
Direction, Depth, Position, Identification
Direction, Distance, Point of entry, Identification
Direction, Distance, Position, Identification
On all USGS topographic maps the imprint of the authority responsible for the mapping can be located where?
Top left corner
Top right corner
Bottom right corner
Bottom left corner
What is located in the upper right corner of a USGS topographic map? Select all that apply.
Complete quadrangle name
State and county
Imprint of authority responsible
Area covered
Type of map
On the bottom right corner of a USGS topographic map what is the most significant piece of information available?
Map name and state
Key to roads on the map
Date of the map
Imprint of authority responsible
Quadrangle location
What is the scale that uses several alternatives units of measurement of distance called?
Map Scale Ratio
Contour Interval
Magnetic declination diagram
Road Classification
The star in the magnetic declination indicates what?
Grid North
Magnetic North
True North
What is located at the bottom left corner of the Map?
Map Scale Ratio
Contour Interval
Road Classification
Credit Legend
What are small maps typically used for?
Used for tactical, administrative and logistical planning.
General planning and for strategic studies.
Operational planning
The larger number after the 1 is a smaller map. example: 1:1,000,000 vs 1:75,000
True
False
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