About this Study Set
This study set covers Cartography through
20 practice questions.
An introduction to cartography, map elements, and geography concepts for young learners. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 20 questions from the
Basics of Map Making study set below.
Each question shows the correct answer — select a study format above to practice interactively.
1
What is the study or practice of making maps called?
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A
Biology
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B
Cartography
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C
Geology
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D
History
2
What is the name of the tool on a map that shows directions like North, South, East, and West?
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A
Compass rose
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B
Legend
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C
Index
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D
Scale
3
Which part of a map explains what the symbols, lines, and colors represent?
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A
Title
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B
Scale
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C
Legend
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D
Grid
4
What imaginary line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
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A
Prime Meridian
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B
Tropic of Capricorn
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C
Equator
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D
Arctic Circle
5
On a standard map, which direction is usually at the top?
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A
South
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B
East
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C
West
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D
North
6
What does the scale of a map represent?
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A
The height of the mountains
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B
The distance on the map compared to real life
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C
The date the map was created
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D
The number of people in a city
7
What is a person who creates maps professionally called?
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A
Cartographer
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B
Architect
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C
Astronomer
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D
Navigator
8
Which feature on a map helps you find specific locations using a letter and number system?
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A
Compass
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B
Index grid
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C
Latitude
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D
Altitude
9
What is the name for a map that specifically shows the borders of countries and states?
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A
Physical map
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B
Political map
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C
Topographic map
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D
Climate map
10
What imaginary lines run horizontally around the Earth to measure how far north or south a place is?
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A
Longitude
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B
Equator lines
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C
Latitude
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D
Prime Meridian
11
What do blue areas on a standard map usually represent?
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A
Deserts
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B
Forests
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C
Mountains
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D
Water
12
What is a flat representation of the curved surface of the Earth called?
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A
Globe
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B
Map projection
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C
Sphere
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D
Atlas
13
Which map tool helps you determine the actual distance between two towns?
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A
Legend
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B
Scale bar
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C
Title
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D
Grid reference
14
What is a book or collection of maps called?
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A
Dictionary
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B
Encyclopedia
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C
Atlas
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D
Glossary
15
Which of these is used to show elevation or the height of land on a map?
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A
Contour lines
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B
Street names
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C
Country borders
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D
Railway lines
16
What does a 'Physical Map' primarily display?
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A
Capital cities
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B
Natural features like rivers and mountains
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C
Population density
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D
Railroad lines
17
What is the purpose of the 'Title' on a map?
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A
To list all the cities
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B
To show the date
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C
To describe what the map is showing
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D
To explain the symbols
18
What imaginary vertical line runs through Greenwich, England, and divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres?
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A
Equator
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B
Prime Meridian
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C
Tropic of Cancer
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D
International Date Line
19
On a map, what would a tiny airplane icon usually represent?
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A
A flight path
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B
A bus station
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C
An airport
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D
A military base
20
What are the four main directions on a compass called?
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A
Cardinal directions
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B
Ordinal directions
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C
Latitude lines
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D
Map coordinates
