Mapping Skills
TEACHING TASK
CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING QUESTIONS (CUQ’s)
Multiple Choice Questions
1. C) Natural features such as mountains and rivers
Explanation: A physical map shows the natural features of the Earth, such as moun-
tains, rivers, lakes, and valleys, rather than human-made structures.
2. B) 100 kilometers
Explanation: A scale of 1:1,000,000 means 1 cm on the map represents 1,000,000
cm in real life. So, 10 cm on the map would represent 10,000,000 cm, which is 100
kilometers.
3. B) North
Explanation: On most maps, the top typically shows the northern direction.
4. C) East
Explanation: If you're traveling west and turn right, you'll face east (since turning
right from west points you east).
5. B) 100 meters
Explanation: A scale of 1:10,000 means 1 cm on the map equals 10,000 cm (100
meters) in real life.
6. B) By measuring the length of a line with a ruler
Explanation: A bar scale allows you to measure distances by comparing the length of
the map scale to the actual distance represented.
7. B) 400 km
Explanation: If 5 cm on the map equals 100 km, then 20 cm would represent 400 km
(since 100 km × 4 = 400 km).
8. B) 4,000 meters
Explanation: A scale of 1:25,000 means 1 cm on the map represents 25,000 cm (or
250 meters) in real life. Therefore, 4 cm would represent 4 × 250 meters = 1,000
meters or 1 kilometer.
9. C) 300 kilometers
Explanation: A scale of 1:500,000 means 1 cm on the map represents 500,000 cm (or
5 kilometers) in real life. If the distance on the map is 3 cm, it represents 3 × 5 = 15
kilometers.
10. B) Toward the bottom of the map
Explanation: On most maps, south is typically at the bottom, so moving south would
mean heading toward the bottom of the map.
ADVANCED LEVEL
More than One Answer Type
11. A) A ratio scale shows the relationship between the distance on the map and the
real-world distance.
B) A bar scale is a visual representation of distance on the map.
D) A scale helps us convert real-world distances to map distances.
Explanation: All these options correctly describe how map scales function. Option C
is incorrect because scales can be adjusted for different purposes (e.g., zooming in or
out).
12. B) The meaning of symbols, colors, and lines on the map.
Explanation: A map key (or legend) explains the meaning of the various symbols,
colors, and lines used on the map to represent different features.
13. A) Enlarging a map means showing more detail for a smaller area
C) Reducing a map shows a larger area with less detail.
Explanation: Enlarging a map focuses on a smaller area but with more detail, while
reducing a map allows you to show a larger area with less detail.
Fill In the Blanks
14. The key of a map helps you understand the meaning of the symbols, colors, and
lines used on the map.
15. On most maps, North (N) is usually located at the top of the map.
16. To follow directions on a map, you might need to turn left, right, or move straight
ahead, based on the directions given.
Matching Type
1. A map scale of 1:100,000 means that 1 cm on the map equals how many centime-
ters in real life? ------ F. 600,000 cm
Explanation: The scale means that 1 cm on the map equals 100,000 cm (or 1 km) in
real life.
2. The symbol for a bus station on a tourist map is usually shown as a? ------ C. A
blue circle
Explanation: Tourist maps often use specific symbols like a blue circle for bus sta-
tions.
3. A map with a scale of 1:10,000 would show more or less detail than a map with a
scale of 1:100,000? ------- D. More detail
Explanation: A smaller scale number (1:10,000) means a more detailed map of a
smaller area.
4. If a map has a scale of 1:50,000, and the distance between two cities on the map is
6 cm, what is the real-life distance between the cities in kilometers? ------- E. 3 km
Explanation: 1 cm = 50,000 cm (or 0.5 km), so 6 cm on the map equals 3 kilometers
in real life.
5. What do cardinal directions on a map indicate? ------- A. The directions (north,
south, east, west) to help navigate
Explanation: Cardinal directions indicate the basic directions to help orient the map.
6. If a map shows parks and gardens using green shading, what type of map informa-
tion does this represent? -------- B. Key (or legend)
Explanation: The green shading is explained in the map's key or legend.
Answer the Following Questions
18. Going south for 3 blocks = 3 × 100 = 300 meters.
Turning right (west) and walking for 2 blocks = 2 × 100 = 200 meters.
Total distance = 300 meters + 200 meters = 500 meters.
19. Explanation: If the scale is changed from 1:50,000 to 1:25,000, the real-world
distance represented by 1 cm will be halved.
1 cm on the 1:50,000 scale equals 50,000 cm in real life (or 500 meters).
1 cm on the 1:25,000 scale equals 25,000 cm in real life (or 250 meters).
So, the real-world distance represented by 1 cm decreases as the map is enlarged.
LEARNERS TASK
CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING QUESTIONS (CUQ’s)
Multiple Choice Questions
1. B) Boundaries, countries, cities, and capitals
Explanation: A political map shows boundaries of countries, states, cities, and capi-
tals, often with important landmarks or political divisions.
2. B) Physical map
Explanation: A physical map shows natural features like mountains, rivers, lakes,
and landforms.
3. D) 50,000 cm
Explanation: A scale of 1:50,000 means 1 cm on the map represents 50,000 cm in
real life (or 500 meters).
4. C) 60 km
Explanation: If 1 cm represents 10 km on the map, then 6 cm would represent 6 × 10
= 60 kilometers in real life.
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Often with important landmarks or political divisions.
**Physical Map**
A physical map shows natural features like mountains, rivers, lakes, and landforms.
**50,000 cm**
A scale of 1:50,000 means 1 cm on the map represents 50,000 cm (or 500 meters) in real life.
**60 km**
If 1 cm represents 10 km on the map, then 6 cm would represent 6 × 10 = 60 kilometers in real life.
**200 km**
A scale of 1:100,000 means 1 cm on the map equals 100,000 cm (or 1 kilometer) in real life. So, 2 cm would represent 2 × 100 = 200 kilometers.
**Thematic Map**
A thematic map shows specific information such as climate, population density, or other thematic data, rather than general geography.
**Key (Legend)**
A key explains the meaning of symbols, colors, and lines used on the map, so the user can interpret the features represented.
**Map Scale**
A map scale helps users understand the real-world distances represented by the map’s measurements.
**500 kilometers**
A scale of 1:500,000 means 1 cm on the map equals 500,000 cm (or 5 kilometers) in real life. So, 5 cm would represent 5 × 5 = 25 kilometers.
**200,000 cm**
A scale of 1:200,000 means 1 cm on the map represents 200,000 cm (or 2 kilometers) in real life.
**Political Maps, Physical Maps, Road Maps**
These are common types of maps, whereas Solar Maps are not typically classified under general types of maps.
**South is at the bottom, East is on the right side**
South is generally at the bottom of most maps, and East is typically on the right. North is usually at the top of the map, and West is on the left.
**Population Density Map, Climate Zones Map**
These are examples of thematic maps because they show specific data related to population or climate, which are often the focus of thematic map types.
**1:50,000 means 50,000 cm in real life.**
This is a direct interpretation of the scale.
**Enlarging Map**
When you enlarge a map, the scale factor becomes smaller, meaning each unit on the map represents a smaller distance in the real world.
**Reducing Map**
When you reduce a map, the scale factor becomes larger, meaning each unit on the map represents a larger distance in real life.
**Less detail**
Reducing a map means showing more area with less detail.
**1 meter**
A map scale of 1:500 means that 1 cm on the map represents 500 cm (or 5 meters) in real life.
**100 km**
If the map's bar scale shows 5 cm = 50 km, then two cities that are 10 cm apart on the map are 100 km apart.
**Dashed line**
A dashed line on a map often represents walking paths, trails, or less formal routes.
**Map Key (Legend)**
The map key explains what the symbols, colors, and lines on the map represent.
**Famous landmarks**
The symbol of a red star on a map is most likely used to represent famous landmarks.
**10 kilometers**
You have a map with a scale of 1:200,000. If the distance between two cities on the map is 5 cm, the real-life distance between the cities is 10 kilometers.