Mapwork/Reading - SS1 Geography Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the primary purpose of maps?
Aesthetic representation
Navigation and spatial understanding
Artistic expression
Which type of map is best for understanding the physical features of an area?
Political map
Thematic map
Topographic map
What does a verbal scale use to describe the scale of a map?
Words
Colors
Symbols
What kind of map is useful for trip planning and road navigation?
Political map
Road map
Weather map
What type of scale is expressed as a ratio, like 1:100,000?
Verbal Scale
Graphic Scale
Representative Fraction
What does a small-scale map typically represent?
A large area with detailed information
A small area with less detail
A specific city's streets
Which type of scale provides more detail for a localized area?
Large scale
Small scale
Graphic scale
In a map with a scale of 1:50,000, what does the ratio mean?
1 unit on the map represents 50,000 units in the real world
50,000 units on the map represent 1 unit in the real world
The scale ratio does not apply here
What is one merit of using scales in mapping?
Reduces accuracy in measurement
Facilitates accurate measurement and representation
Confuses map readers
Which type of map emphasizes specific themes or data, like population density?
Road map
Thematic map
Verbal scale map