Map scale

Representative fraction

Scale factor

All of the above

Verbal scale

Graphic scale

Representative fraction

Bar scale

To show the distance between two points on a map

To show the ratio between the distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground

To show the direction from one point to another

To show the elevation of a point

A large-scale map shows a larger area than a small-scale map.

A large-scale map shows a smaller area than a small-scale map.

A large-scale map has a larger scale factor than a small-scale map.

A large-scale map has a smaller scale factor than a small-scale map.

Point symbol

Line symbol

Area symbol

Volumetric symbol

A qualitative symbol represents a qualitative attribute, while a quantitative symbol represents a quantitative attribute.

A qualitative symbol is used to represent point features, while a quantitative symbol is used to represent line features.

A qualitative symbol is used to represent area features, while a quantitative symbol is used to represent volumetric features.

A qualitative symbol is used to represent natural features, while a quantitative symbol is used to represent cultural features.

To explain the symbols used on the map

To provide a title for the map

To show the scale of the map

To show the direction from one point to another

A choropleth map uses graduated colors to represent data, while a dot map uses dots to represent data.

A choropleth map uses proportional symbols to represent data, while a dot map uses graduated colors to represent data.

A choropleth map uses isopleths to represent data, while a dot map uses proportional symbols to represent data.

A choropleth map uses isolines to represent data, while a dot map uses isopleths to represent data.

To show the distribution of a particular phenomenon

To show the relationship between two or more phenomena

To show the change in a phenomenon over time

All of the above

A planimetric map shows the horizontal features of an area, while a topographic map shows the vertical features of an area.

A planimetric map shows the natural features of an area, while a topographic map shows the cultural features of an area.

A planimetric map is used for navigation, while a topographic map is used for engineering.

A planimetric map is used for land use planning, while a topographic map is used for military purposes.

To connect points of equal elevation

To show the direction of water flow

To show the slope of the land

All of the above

A scale bar is a graphic representation of the map scale, while a representative fraction is a numerical representation of the map scale.

A scale bar is used to show the distance between two points on a map, while a representative fraction is used to show the ratio between the distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground.

A scale bar is used to show the direction from one point to another, while a representative fraction is used to show the elevation of a point.

A scale bar is used to show the area of a feature, while a representative fraction is used to show the volume of a feature.

A map projection is a mathematical transformation that converts the spherical Earth into a flat surface, while a coordinate system is a system for measuring and locating points on the Earth's surface.

A map projection is used to show the distribution of a particular phenomenon, while a coordinate system is used to show the relationship between two or more phenomena.

A map projection is used to show the change in a phenomenon over time, while a coordinate system is used to show the direction from one point to another.

A map projection is used to show the area of a feature, while a coordinate system is used to show the volume of a feature.

To show the latitude and longitude of a point

To show the direction from one point to another

To show the elevation of a point

To show the area of a feature