2 / 40 A map is a representation or drawing of the earth’s surface or part of it, drawn on a flat surface according to a scale.
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5 / 40 Fill in the blank: The three different types of maps are ___, ___, and ___ maps.
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8 / 40 Physical maps show natural features of the earth, such as mountains, plateaus, plains, rivers, and oceans.
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9 / 40 Riddle: I can show you mountains and rivers, but I am not a globe. What am I?
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11 / 40 Fill in the blank: Political maps primarily show ___ and ___ boundaries.
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14 / 40 Thematic maps are designed to show specific themes or data related to a particular area, such as population density or climate.
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15 / 40 Fill in the blank: A map that shows both natural features and political boundaries is called a ___ map.
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17 / 40 Fill in the blank: The three components of maps are distance, direction, and ___.
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19 / 40 True or False: A small-scale map provides detailed information about small areas such as villages.
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20 / 40 False. A small-scale map shows larger areas like continents and provides less detailed information.
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22 / 40 The scale represents the ratio between the actual distance on the ground and the distance shown on the map.
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23 / 40 Fill in the blank: On a map, if 1 cm represents 5 km in reality, the scale is ___ cm = 5 km.
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25 / 40 Short Answer: Why are thematic maps important for understanding geographical information?
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26 / 40 Thematic maps are important because they provide specific information about particular topics, such as climate or transportation, which helps in understanding spatial relationships and patterns.
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27 / 40 What are the four cardinal points used to indicate direction on a map?
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29 / 40 True or False: A compass is used to determine the east-west direction.
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30 / 40 False. A compass primarily indicates the north-south direction.
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32 / 40 Symbols are used to represent various features like buildings and roads without depicting their actual shapes and sizes.
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35 / 40 Fill in the blank: Conventional symbols on maps provide a universal language that can be understood by ___.
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37 / 40 Which color is typically used to represent water bodies on a map?
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