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 Understanding Maps 40 Flashcards |
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What is the definition of a map? |
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 A drawing that shows the Earth's surface on flat paper. |
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Which type of map shows villages, towns, and boundaries? |
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 Political Maps |
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Riddle: I show mountains, rivers, and oceans, but I am flat and can be folded. What am I? |
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 A map |
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True or False: Physical maps are also called political maps. |
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 False. Physical maps are also called relief maps. |
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The scale of a map helps us understand ______. |
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 How the distance on the map compares to the real distance on the ground. |
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What are the four main cardinal directions? |
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 North, East, South, and West. |
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Which color on a map typically represents water bodies? |
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 Blue |
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Fill in the blank: A collection of maps is called an ______. |
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 Atlas |
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True or False: Signs and symbols on a map can represent roads and rivers. |
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 True |
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What do we call the arrow with the letter 'N' on a map? |
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 North Line |
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Riddle: I am used to find directions and always point north, what am I? |
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 A compass |
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Fill in the blank: The person who makes maps is called a ______. |
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 Cartographer |
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Which type of map focuses on one specific topic like population or rainfall? |
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 Thematic Maps |
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True or False: Intermediate directions include North-East and South-West. |
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 True |
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What is the purpose of the key or legend on a map? |
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 To explain the signs, symbols, and colors used in the map. |
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Fill in the blank: A rough drawing of a place without a scale is called a ______. |
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 Sketch Map |
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What color is commonly used to represent deserts on maps? |
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 Yellow |
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Riddle: I shrink real distances to fit on paper, what am I? |
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 The scale of a map |
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Which map shows natural features like mountains and rivers? |
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 Physical Maps |
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True or False: Maps are not useful tools for learning about places. |
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 False. Maps are important tools to learn about places. |
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