1. Which option best infers the purpose of using grid lines on a large-scale map?
(a) A map with these features might be used to find population density in different areas of a city.
(b) A map with these features might be used to compare cultural patterns in different countries.
(c) A map with these features might be used to find the exact location of campsites on a trail.
(d) A map with these features might be used to find the exact location of cities on a continent.
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2. Which of the following cartographic scales is intended to give a direct visual indication of distances on a map using a bar or line?
(a) a graphic scale
(b) a representative fraction
(c) a verbal scale
(d) a grid line
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3. Which option best describes why multiple scales would be useful for analyzing voting patterns within a state?
(a) A small-scale map could show voting trends in urban and rural areas, while a large-scale map could show differences between major cities.
(b) A small-scale map could show general trends across the state, while a large-scale map could show patterns in voting within particular cities.
(c) A large-scale map could show the voting tendencies of counties, while a small-scale map could show the distribution of those demographics across the state.
(d) A large-scale map could help you compare voting patterns in different counties, while a small-scale map could show variations within neighborhoods.
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4. Which of the following statements provides the best analysis of the data represented by these two maps?
(a) The local scale map shows how the populations of different countries compare, while the national scale map shows the distribution of cities throughout Europe.
(b) The regional scale map can be used for comparing population densities in major cities, while the national scale map demonstrates the differences in population between different countries.
(c) The national scale map shows the density of populations in various regions, while the local scale map is useful for identifying the locations of major cities.
(d) The national scale map is useful for comparing the size of countries relative to their overall population, while the local scale map does a better job of showing where populations are most dense.
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5. Which of the following observations most accurately reflects the benefits of using the Mercator projection over a Mollweide projection?
(a) Because the Mercator projection preserves the accuracy of directions, it can be used for navigation.
(b) Because the Mercator projection preserves the shape of landmasses, it can be used as a reference map.
(c) Because the Mercator projection preserves the size of landmasses, it can be used to show spatial distributions.
(d) Because the Mercator projection preserves the distances between points on the map, it can be used to map polar regions.
