True/False Questions Based on Geography
Text:
1. Maps are graphical representations of the Earth’s surface and its features. (True/False)
2. The ancient Egyptians used maps to guide the dead person's soul to the next world.
(True/False)
3. Maps are useful for storing and displaying information about the Earth’s surface.
(True/False)
4. A relief map shows the weather patterns for an area. (True/False)
5. The title of a map states what the map shows and usually appears at the bottom.
(True/False)
6. Grid lines on a map are used to locate features. (True/False)
7. Symbols on maps can represent both physical and man-made features. (True/False)
8. A small-scale map shows a large amount of detail for a small area. (True/False)
9. The scale of a map shows the relationship between the length on the map and the actual
distance it represents. (True/False)
10. A topographic map shows only the political boundaries of an area. (True/False)
Year 7 Geography: Functions and
Importance of Maps
1. What are maps?
a. Drawings of animals
b. Pictures of the Earth’s surface
c. Photographs of cities
d. Charts of weather patterns
2. Why are maps important?
a. They are colorful
b. They provide information about locations
c. They take up space
d. They can be used as decorations
3. Which of the following is a type of map?
a. Relief map
b. Animal map
c. Weather report
d. Book cover
4. What does a geological map show?
a. Types of rocks in an area
b. Weather patterns
c. Tourist attractions
d. Population density
5. What is a scale on a map?
a. A tool to measure weight
b. The ratio between map distance and real distance
c. A color used for water features
d. A type of map
6. How do symbols on maps help users?
a. They make maps look pretty
b. They represent features in a compact way
c. They confuse the reader
d. They are only for decoration
7. What is the purpose of a legend on a map?
a. To provide a title for the map
b. To explain what each symbol means
c. To show the scale
d. To display the date of creation
8. What does a topographic map show?
a. Only roads and rivers
b. Physical and human features in detail
c. Only weather patterns
d. Historical events
9. Which color is commonly used to represent water features on a map?
a. Red
b. Yellow
c. Blue
d. Green
10. What do grid lines on a map help with?
a. Measuring elevation
b. Locating features
c. Drawing maps
d. Showing weather
11. How is a large-scale map defined?
a. Shows a small area with lots of detail
b. Shows a large area with little detail
c. Used only for oceans
d. Contains no symbols
12. Which of the following is an example of a small-scale map?
a. City street map
b. World map
c. Topographic map
d. Geological map
13. What is the function of a directional indicator on a map?
a. To show elevation
b. To indicate the distance
c. To show north, south, east, and west
d. To provide a legend
14. How can you measure straight-line distance on a map?
a. By guessing
b. Using a ruler and the scale
c. By using a compass
d. By folding the map
15. What type of map would be most useful for urban planning?
a. Geological map
b. Weather map
c. Topographic map
d. Tourist map
16. Which feature is represented by a point symbol?
a. River
b. Road
c. School
d. Forest
17. When measuring distance along a curve, what tool can be most helpful?
a. A ruler
b. A compass
c. A string
d. A protractor
18. What does a weather map display?
a. Types of vegetation
b. Weather patterns
c. Population density
d. Tourist attractions
19. Why have maps been used for thousands of years?
a. They are easy to create
b. They help with navigation and planning
c. They are colorful
d. They are only for decoration
20. What does a relief map show?
a. Only human-made features
b. Physical features of an area
c. Tourist locations
d. Weather conditions
Text Dependent Questions on Functions and
Importance of Maps:
1. Maps are pictures or graphical representations of all or part of the Earth’s surface and its
__.
2. The ancient Egyptians used maps based on travellers’ descriptions to help guide the __.
3. The __ of maps allows people to determine distances and directions between places.
4. A relief map shows the physical features found in an __.
5. Maps are important bases for __ and decision making, especially during times of war.
6. The __ on a map helps us identify the symbols used to represent different features.
7. The scale of a map shows the relationship between a length on the map and the actual __
it represents.
8. Water features on a map are commonly represented using the color __.
9. A __ map shows a large amount of detail on a small area of the Earth’s surface.
10. To measure a straight-line distance on a map, you first need to use a __ to measure the
length between two points.
Text Dependent Questions on Functions and
Importance of Maps:
1. What are maps described as in the text?
2. According to the text, what did the ancient Egyptians use maps for?
3. How do maps provide answers to questions about distance and direction?
4. What type of information can relief maps display?
5. Why are maps considered valuable for planning and decision making during wars?
6. How do maps serve as records of landscape changes?
7. What is the significance of the title of a map?
8. What do grid lines on a map help to locate?
9. How are water features represented on maps?
10. What is the difference between small-scale and large-scale maps?
Answer Key:
1. True
2. True
3. True
4. False (A relief map shows physical features, not weather patterns.)
5. False (The title usually appears at the top.)
6. True
7. True
8. False (A small-scale map shows fewer details over a large area.)
9. True
10. False (A topographic map shows both physical and human features.)
Answer Key (Always review AI generated answers for accuracy - Math is more likely to be
inaccurate)
11. b. Pictures of the Earth’s surface
12. b. They provide information about locations
13. a. Relief map
14. a. Types of rocks in an area
15. b. The ratio between map distance and real distance
16. b. They represent features in a compact way
17. b. To explain what each symbol means
18. b. Physical and human features in detail
19. c. Blue
20. b. Locating features
21. a. Shows a small area with lots of detail
22. b. World map
23. c. To show north, south, east, and west
24. b. Using a ruler and the scale
25. c. Topographic map
26. c. School
27. c. A string
28. b. Weather patterns
29. b. They help with navigation and planning
30. b. Physical features of an area
Answer Key:
1. features
2. dead
3. value
4. area
5. planning
6. legend
7. distance
8. blue
9. large-scale
10. ruler
Answer Key:
1. Maps are described as pictures or graphical representations of all or part of the Earth’s
surface and its features.
2. The ancient Egyptians used maps to guide the dead person’s soul to the next world.
3. Maps provide answers to questions such as “Where are we?”, “How far is it between here
and there?”, and “What direction do we take to get there?”.
4. Relief maps can display the physical features found in an area.
5. Maps are valuable for planning and decision making during wars because they help the
military plan strategies and decide on effective routes to take.
6. Maps serve as records of landscape changes by showing features on the Earth’s surface at
a certain point in time and displaying changes over the years.
7. The title of a map states what the map shows and usually appears at the top.
8. Grid lines help to locate features on the map.
9. Water features are represented by the color blue on maps.
10. Small-scale maps show a small amount of detail over a large area, while large-scale maps
show a large amount of detail over a small area.