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Grade 9 Social Studies Worksheet: Maps (Multiple Choice)
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Grade 9 Social Studies Worksheet: Maps (Multiple Choice)
Maps Multiple Choice
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Grade: Grade 9
Subject: Social Studies
Topic: Maps
Time: 20 Minutes
Difficulty: Advanced
Questions: 5
Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question. Read each question carefully and select the option that best matches the map skill or concept being tested.
Skills Practiced:
Maps
Social Studies
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
1Question
What is the main purpose of a map legend?
2Question
If a map scale shows 1 cm = 5 km, what does 4 cm on the map represent in real distance?
3Question
Which type of map would be most useful for showing population patterns across a country?
4Question
A map has lines of latitude and longitude. What is the best reason these lines are important?
5Question
A city appears larger on a tourist map than it does on a physical map of the same area. What is the best explanation?
Answer Key
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Answer
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A. To show the colors and symbols used on the map
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C. 20 km
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B. A thematic map
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D. They help locate exact places on Earth
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C. The tourist map uses a different scale and may emphasize features important to visitors