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Mapping Skills

Matching
 
 
Match each item with the correct statement below.
a.
read right up
k.
compass rose
b.
111 km
l.
SE
c.
SW
m.
compass bearings
d.
NNW
n.
Global Positioning Diagram
e.
east and west of the prime meridian
o.
SES
f.
read right down
p.
compass points
g.
SSW
q.
0° and 360°
h.
1111 km
r.
90° and 170°
i.
north and south of the prime meridian
s.
Global Positioning System
j.
WNW
t.
global pattern satellites
 

 1. 

the compass point for 225 degrees
 

 2. 

the expression used to help one remember the sequence of numbers in a map grid
 

 3. 

the number of kilometres on the Earth’s surface between each degree of latitude
 

 4. 

the diagram that shows compass points and compass bearings
 

 5. 

the compass point located halfway between ESE and SSE
 

 6. 

the more accurate method for stating direction
 

 7. 

GPS stands for
 

 8. 

the same point on the compass
 

 9. 

How is longitude measured?
 

 10. 

the compass direction for 337.5 degrees
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 11. 

People have used maps for over
a.
800 years
b.
4500 years
c.
150 years
d.
2000 years
e.
1000 years
 

 12. 

The basic features of a map include
a.
border
b.
title
c.
scale
d.
all of the above
e.
both B and C
 

 13. 

Large-scale maps may be used for
a.
residential planning
b.
military operations
c.
hiking
d.
examining characteristics of small areas
e.
all of the above
 

 14. 

A large-scale map could have a scale of
a.
1:25 000 000
b.
1:250 000 000
c.
1:500 000
d.
1:50 000
e.
1:16 000 000
 

 15. 

On a topographic map, which of the following symbols represents an orchard?
a.
mapskills_files/i0180000.jpg
b.
mapskills_files/i0180001.jpg
c.
mapskills_files/i0180002.jpg
d.
mapskills_files/i0180003.jpg
e.
mapskills_files/i0180004.jpg
 

 16. 

Maps designed to show information on one particular topic are called
a.
general-purpose maps
b.
topographic maps
c.
thematic maps
d.
atlas maps
e.
wall maps
 

 17. 

Elevation is shown on a topographic map by
a.
bench marks
b.
contour lines
c.
spot heights
d.
horizontal control points
e.
all of the above
 

 18. 

An easting runs
a.
from the top left to the bottom right of a map
b.
from the top to the bottom of a map
c.
from the left side to the right side of a map
d.
from the top right to the bottom left of a map
e.
from the right side to the left side of a map
 

 19. 

What is the compass point that is halfway between N and SW?
a.
ESE
b.
ENE
c.
E
d.
SSE
e.
NE
 

 20. 

What is the compass bearing for WNW?
a.
247.5 degrees
b.
292.5 degrees
c.
135 degrees
d.
270 degrees
e.
315 degrees
 

 21. 

Which direction is opposite SSE?
a.
NE
b.
SES
c.
NNW
d.
SSW
e.
NW
 

 22. 

The 15th century is the years between
a.
1400 and 1499
b.
1500 and 1599
c.
1501 and 1600
d.
1401 and 1500
e.
none of these
 

 23. 

The centre of the grid square 8307
a.
830070
b.
075835
c.
538570
d.
070380
e.
none of these
 

 24. 

Which of the following indicates the location of Ottawa?
a.
45°N  75°W
b.
45°S  75°E
c.
45°E   75°N
d.
45°N  75°E
e.
45°S  75°W
 

 25. 

How do you convert an RF scale to a direct statement scale?
a.
add 100 000 to the numerator
b.
divide the denominator by 100 000
c.
multiply the denominator by 100 000
d.
multiply the numerator by 100 000
e.
none of the above
 

 26. 

The distance on a map between Saskatoon and Regina is 3 cm. If the scale of the map is 1:8 000 000, what is the actual distance in km between them?
a.
24
b.
264
c.
26.7
d.
240
e.
267
 

 27. 

the RF scale of 1 cm to 86 km
a.
1:8600
b.
1:8 600 000
c.
1:43 000 000
d.
1:86 000 000
e.
1:86
 

 28. 

the direct statement scale of 1:19 000 000
a.
1 cm to 19 km
b.
1 cm to 190 km
c.
4 cm to 4.85 km
d.
2 cm to 9.5 km
e.
1 cm to 1.9 km
 

 29. 

If the straight-line distance on a map between Vancouver and Calgary is 8 cm and the actual distance is 640 km, what is the scale of the map?
a.
1:80 000
b.
1:51 200 000
c.
1:64 000 000
d.
1 cm to 512 km
e.
1 cm to 80 km
 

 30. 

Your family is planning a driving trip between your home and the home of a cousin. On a map with a scale of 1:1 000 000, the two homes are 18 cm apart. If you travel at an average speed of 80 km/h, how long will it take you to drive to your cousin’s home?
a.
mapskills_files/i0330000.jpg hours
b.
mapskills_files/i0330001.jpg hours
c.
mapskills_files/i0330002.jpg hours
d.
mapskills_files/i0330003.jpg hours
e.
mapskills_files/i0330004.jpg hours
 

Completion
Complete each sentence or statement.
 

 31. 

Large-scale maps show __________.
 

 

 32. 

Small-scale maps show __________.
 

 

 33. 

People have used maps for over __________ years.
 

 

 34. 

A __________ map could have a scale of 1:25 000.
 

 

 35. 

Compare the characteristics of large-scale and small-scale maps by completing the following chart.

 
Large-Scale Maps
Small-Scale Maps
Definition
  
Typical Scales
  
Purpose
  
 

 

 36. 

The prime meridian passes through the observatory in ___________, England.
 

 

 37. 

The compass point that is halfway between ESE and WSW is _________.
 

 

 38. 

The straight-line distance in kilometres between a point at 15°N and 4°N, along the same line of longitude is _________.
 

 

 39. 

The grid system used on Ontario road maps is __________
 

 

 40. 

The expression used in the map grid system to help you remember which numbers go first is __________
 

 

 41. 

A line of longitude is also known as a __________ of longitude.
 

 

 42. 

If you are following a compass bearing of 22.5 degrees, your compass direction is __________.
 

 

 43. 

The __________ grid system uses letters and numerals to identify squares in a grid pattern.
 

 

 44. 

Because GPS satellites have a lifespan of about __________ years, new satellites must be launched on a continuing basis
 

 

 45. 

A __________ scale is like a special kind of ruler that is divided into units of distance.
 

 

 46. 

A map's __________ shows the relationship between the distance on a map and the actual distance on the Earth's surface.
 

 

 47. 

The direct statement scale of 1:600 000 is __________.
 

 

 48. 

If the direct statement scale of a map is 6 cm to 27 km, the RF scale is __________.
 

 

 49. 

A direct statement scale is also called a ________ ________.
 

 

 50. 

A line scale is also called a __________ _____________.
 

 



 
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