Map Parts
Types of Maps 1
Types of Maps 2
General Knowledge
Final Jeopardy
100
What is the map key (legend) used for
to tell what the pictures or symbols on the map represent
100
What type of map shows boundaries, cities, etc., but does not show other information?
political map
100
What type of map uses contour lines to show changes in elevation?
Topographic map (also will accept contour map)
100
Where is the equator located?
at zero degrees latitude
100
Why do we use different projections on maps?
because a flat map cannot accurately show size , shapes, and directions
200
What is the map scale used for?
to measure distance on a map compared to real life
200
What type of map shows rivers, lakes, oceans, etc.?
Physical map
200
What type of map is used to show the types of businesses and supplies are found in different areas?
an economic or resource map
200
Where is the prime meridian located?
at 0 degrees longitude
300
What is one thing that maps need to tell us what the map is about?
a title
300
What types of maps are used to show information about one specific topic? The topics can be just about anything.
Thematic maps
300
What type of map might show the unemployment rate of a given area?
thematic map
300
What does latitude measure?
the distance a place is from the equator
400
What do you use on the map to tell direction?
compass rose
400
What type of map shows information about countries by changing the size of the country?
Cartogram
400
What does longitude measure
the distance a place is from the prime meridian
500
What features on a map help you explain absolute locations?
Lines of latitude and longitude
500
What is the word for a half of the globe?
a hemisphere
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