Grade 9 Geography Review Worksheet: Maps

Maps Review Worksheet

Grade 9 Geography Maps Review Worksheet Challenging 30 Questions 8 Views

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Grade 9 Geography Review Worksheet: Maps

Maps Review Worksheet

Name____________________________

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Grade: Grade 9

Subject: Geography

Topic: Maps

Time: 20 Minutes

Difficulty: Challenging

Questions: 30

Instructions:
Name: ____________________ Date: ____________________ Directions: Answer all 30 questions. Show your thinking when needed. Use complete sentences for short-answer questions. Questions become more challenging as you go.

Skills Practiced:

Maps
Geography
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving

1Question

What is a map?

2Question

Name the four main cardinal directions on a compass rose.

3Question

What is the purpose of a legend or key on a map?

4Question

What does a scale tell you on a map?

5Question

If north is at the top of a map, which direction is directly opposite north?

6Question

What type of map would you use to show roads, cities, and airports?

7Question

What type of map would you use to show mountains, rivers, and landforms?

8Question

What is one advantage of using a globe instead of a flat map?

9Question

What is map projection?

10Question

Why can all flat maps contain some distortion?

11Question

If a map scale is 1:100,000, what does that mean in simple terms?

12Question

Explain the difference between relative location and absolute location.

13Question

What are latitude lines?

14Question

What are longitude lines?

15Question

What is the Equator?

16Question

What is the Prime Meridian?

17Question

A city is located at 35°N, 120°W. What do these coordinates tell you?

18Question

Why are contour lines useful on topographic maps?

19Question

What does it usually mean when contour lines are very close together?

20Question

What does it usually mean when contour lines are far apart?

21Question

A map has a scale bar showing that 2 cm equals 10 km. How far is 6 cm on the map in real distance?

22Question

A route on a map measures 8 cm. If the scale is 1 cm = 5 km, what is the real distance?

23Question

If you travel 3 cm east and then 4 cm north on a map, what is the overall direction from your starting point?

24Question

Why might a mapmaker choose a thematic map instead of a general reference map?

25Question

Give one example of a thematic map topic and explain what it could show.

26Question

How can GIS help geographers analyze spatial patterns?

27Question

What is a disadvantage of using an outdated map?

28Question

A map shows a country with a large coastline but a very small inland area. What type of map feature is likely being emphasized?

29Question

Compare the benefits of a small-scale map and a large-scale map.

30Question

A class is planning a hiking trip in a mountainous area. Which map features would be most important to study before leaving, and why?

Answer Key

#	Answer
1	A map is a drawn representation of an area of Earth’s surface, usually shown from above.
2	North, south, east, and west.
3	It explains the symbols, colors, and patterns used on the map.
4	Scale shows the relationship between distance on the map and real distance on the ground.
5	South.
6	A political or transportation map.
7	A physical map.
8	A globe shows the Earth’s shape more accurately and reduces distortion.
9	A map projection is a way of transferring the curved surface of Earth onto a flat map.
10	Because Earth is round and a curved surface cannot be flattened without changing size, shape, distance, or direction.
11	One unit on the map equals 100,000 of the same units on the ground.
12	Relative location describes where a place is compared to other places; absolute location gives the exact position using coordinates such as latitude and longitude.
13	Latitude lines are imaginary lines that run east-west and measure distance north or south of the Equator.
14	Longitude lines are imaginary lines that run north-south and measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
15	The Equator is the line at 0 degrees latitude that divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
16	The Prime Meridian is the line at 0 degrees longitude that divides Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
17	The city is 35 degrees north of the Equator and 120 degrees west of the Prime Meridian.
18	They show elevation and the shape of the land.
19	The slope is steep.
20	The slope is gentle.
21	30 km.
22	40 km.
23	Northeast.
24	A thematic map is better for showing one specific topic or pattern, such as population, climate, or income.
25	Answers will vary. Example: A population density map could show where people live more densely or sparsely.
26	GIS can layer and compare different types of data to identify patterns, relationships, and trends across places.
27	It may not show new roads, boundaries, place names, or other current information.
28	The map is likely emphasizing physical features or the country’s shape and borders.
29	A small-scale map shows a large area with less detail, while a large-scale map shows a smaller area with more detail.
30	Important features include contour lines, elevation, trails, water sources, scale, and a legend because they help hikers understand terrain, distance, and route safety.