Cartography and Indian Disaster Management Online Test

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Cartography and Indian Disaster Management

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on Cartography and Indian Disaster Management.
Number of Questions: 15
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot
Tags: cartography indian disaster management geography of india

What is the primary purpose of cartography?

To create maps
To study the Earth's surface
To measure distances
To navigate

Which type of map is used to show the physical features of an area?

Topographic map
Political map
Thematic map
Road map

What is the scale of a map?

The ratio of the distance on the map to the distance on the ground
The size of the map
The number of features shown on the map
The level of detail shown on the map

Which type of map is used to show the distribution of a particular phenomenon?

Topographic map
Political map
Thematic map
Road map

What is a legend on a map?

A key that explains the symbols used on the map
A table of contents
A scale bar
A compass rose

What is a compass rose on a map?

A key that explains the symbols used on the map
A table of contents
A scale bar
A symbol that shows the direction of north

What is a scale bar on a map?

A key that explains the symbols used on the map
A table of contents
A line that shows the distance between two points
A symbol that shows the direction of north

What is a topographic map?

A map that shows the physical features of an area
A map that shows the political boundaries of an area
A map that shows the distribution of a particular phenomenon
A map that shows the roads in an area

What is a political map?

A map that shows the physical features of an area
A map that shows the political boundaries of an area
A map that shows the distribution of a particular phenomenon
A map that shows the roads in an area

What is a thematic map?

A map that shows the physical features of an area
A map that shows the political boundaries of an area
A map that shows the distribution of a particular phenomenon
A map that shows the roads in an area

What is a road map?

A map that shows the physical features of an area
A map that shows the political boundaries of an area
A map that shows the distribution of a particular phenomenon
A map that shows the roads in an area

What is the difference between a map and a globe?

A map is a flat representation of the Earth, while a globe is a three-dimensional representation of the Earth.
A map is a two-dimensional representation of the Earth, while a globe is a one-dimensional representation of the Earth.
A map is a smaller representation of the Earth, while a globe is a larger representation of the Earth.
A map is a more accurate representation of the Earth, while a globe is a less accurate representation of the Earth.

What is the role of cartography in disaster management?

To create maps that can be used to identify areas at risk of災害
To create maps that can be used to plan for and respond to disasters
To create maps that can be used to educate the public about disasters
All of the above

What are some of the challenges of cartography in disaster management?

The need to create maps quickly and accurately
The need to create maps that are easy to understand and use
The need to create maps that are relevant to the specific disaster
All of the above

How can cartography be used to improve disaster management?

By providing information that can be used to identify areas at risk of disaster
By providing information that can be used to plan for and respond to disasters
By providing information that can be used to educate the public about disasters
All of the above

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