Map Quiz

Question 1

This map is a visual representation of a person’s (or a group’s) mental model for a given process or concept.

Answer 1

Cognitive maps

Question 2

A simple map is used to locate a particular area or the location of something.

Answer 2

Locator map

Question 3

A map that shows governmental units such as countries, states, and counties. They also show roads, cities, and major features such as the ocean, rivers, and lakes.

Answer 3

Reference Map - Political

Question 4

This map shows physical features such as lakes, mountains, and rivers.

Answer 4

Reference Map- Physical

Question 5

These maps contain areas that are shaded or patterned to represent a statistic.

Answer 5

Thematic Map Choropleth

Question 6

A map that uses dots or a variation of marks to display a feature.

Answer 6

Thematic Map - Dot Distribution

Question 7

This map uses symbols that vary in size to represent a quantity ( how of something there is).

Answer 7

Thematic map- Proportional Symbol

Question 8

A map uses continuous lines to indicate points of the same value and is commonly used for weather or topography.

Answer 8

Thematic Map- Isoline

Question 9

A map in which a geographic size is altered in proportion to a ratio.

Answer 9

Thematic Map- Cartogram