1.1 Introduction to Maps

Question 1

Political Map

Answer 1

Map showing and labeling human-created boundaries and designations.

Question 2

Reference Map

Answer 2

Map designed to show where things are.

Question 3

Plat Map

Answer 3

Show property and land ownership details.

Question 4

Thematic Map

Answer 4

A visual display of data.

Question 5

Choropleth Map

Answer 5

A map using colors to visualize data.

Question 6

Dot-Density Map

Answer 6

A map with points plotted to represent where there is a certain number of whatever the map is about.

Question 7

Graduated/ Proportional Symbol Map

Answer 7

A map that uses symbols to convey the amount of something in a certain area compared to other areas. The symbols are different sizes depending on the area or value.

Question 8

Cartogram Map

Answer 8

A map that puts countries into perspective by certain data, such as population size, while still showing it in the right locations.

Question 9

Isoline Map

Answer 9

A map that uses lines to show changes in the data.

Question 10

Topographic Map

Answer 10

A map that uses isoline lines to show elevation along a hiking trail.