Map Scales and Symbols

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge of map scales and symbols.
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What is the ratio between the distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground?

  1. Map scale

  2. Representative fraction

  3. Scale factor

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Map scale, representative fraction, and scale factor are all terms used to describe the ratio between the distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground.

Which of the following is not a common type of map scale?

  1. Verbal scale

  2. Graphic scale

  3. Representative fraction

  4. Bar scale


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Verbal scales are not a common type of map scale. Graphic scales, representative fractions, and bar scales are all common types of map scales.

What is the most common type of map scale?

  1. Verbal scale

  2. Graphic scale

  3. Representative fraction

  4. Bar scale


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bar scales are the most common type of map scale. They are easy to read and understand, and they can be used on maps of any size.

What is the purpose of a map symbol?

  1. To represent a feature on a map

  2. To provide information about a feature on a map

  3. To make a map more visually appealing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Map symbols are used to represent features on a map, to provide information about those features, and to make maps more visually appealing.

Which of the following is not a common type of map symbol?

  1. Point symbol

  2. Line symbol

  3. Area symbol

  4. Volumetric symbol


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Volumetric symbols are not a common type of map symbol. Point symbols, line symbols, and area symbols are all common types of map symbols.

What is the most common type of map symbol?

  1. Point symbol

  2. Line symbol

  3. Area symbol

  4. Volumetric symbol


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Point symbols are the most common type of map symbol. They are used to represent features that are too small to be represented by a line or area symbol.

What is the difference between a map scale and a map symbol?

  1. Map scales are used to measure distances on a map, while map symbols are used to represent features on a map.

  2. Map scales are used to provide information about the accuracy of a map, while map symbols are used to make a map more visually appealing.

  3. Map scales are used to show the relationship between the distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground, while map symbols are used to represent features on a map.

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Map scales are used to show the relationship between the distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground. Map symbols are used to represent features on a map.

Which of the following is an example of a map scale?

  1. 1:24,000

  2. 1 inch = 1 mile

  3. 1/25,000

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

1:24,000, 1 inch = 1 mile, and 1/25,000 are all examples of map scales.

Which of the following is an example of a map symbol?

  1. A red dot

  2. A blue line

  3. A green polygon

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A red dot, a blue line, and a green polygon are all examples of map symbols.

What is the purpose of a map legend?

  1. To explain the symbols used on a map

  2. To provide information about the accuracy of a map

  3. To make a map more visually appealing

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of a map legend is to explain the symbols used on a map.

Which of the following is not a common type of map legend?

  1. Symbol legend

  2. Color legend

  3. Pattern legend

  4. Line weight legend


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Line weight legends are not a common type of map legend. Symbol legends, color legends, and pattern legends are all common types of map legends.

What is the most common type of map legend?

  1. Symbol legend

  2. Color legend

  3. Pattern legend

  4. Line weight legend


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Symbol legends are the most common type of map legend. They use symbols to represent features on a map.

What is the difference between a map scale and a map legend?

  1. Map scales are used to measure distances on a map, while map legends are used to explain the symbols used on a map.

  2. Map scales are used to provide information about the accuracy of a map, while map legends are used to make a map more visually appealing.

  3. Map scales are used to show the relationship between the distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground, while map legends are used to explain the symbols used on a map.

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Map scales are used to show the relationship between the distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground. Map legends are used to explain the symbols used on a map.

Which of the following is an example of a map scale?

  1. 1:24,000

  2. 1 inch = 1 mile

  3. 1/25,000

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

1:24,000, 1 inch = 1 mile, and 1/25,000 are all examples of map scales.

Which of the following is an example of a map legend?

  1. A red dot

  2. A blue line

  3. A green polygon

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A red dot, a blue line, and a green polygon are all examples of map symbols. A map legend is a collection of symbols that are used to explain the features on a map.

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