This set of GIS Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Classification of Maps”.
1. Which kind of map show several types of spatial data without specific emphasis on one type over another?
a) Thematic Maps
b) Reference Maps
c) Special-Purpose Maps
d) Political Maps
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Explanation: Reference maps can vary in their complexity and size, but generally include various geographic features that give a picture of the area being mapped.
2. What are the two criteria based on which all the maps are broadly classified?
a) Scale and Contents
b) Size and Theme
c) Political Boundaries and Color
d) Climate and Temperature
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Explanation: On the basis of the scale, the maps are classified as either a small scale map or a large scale map. On the basis of the content, maps are classified either as physical maps or cultural maps.
3. Utility maps, urban plan maps and transportation maps come under large scale maps. True or False?
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: Some of large scale maps, are cadastral or revenue maps, utility maps, urban plan maps, transportation or network maps.
4. Which among the following options is a thematic map in which areas are shaded in proportion to the statistical variable being displayed on the map such as land cover/land use?
a) Surface maps
b) Point distribution maps
c) Prism maps
d) Choropleth maps
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Explanation: Thematic maps will be portrayed as prism maps, choropleth maps, point distribution maps, surface maps, graduated circle maps, etc. Choropleth maps are the maps in which areas are shaded in proportion to the statistical data.
5. Which type of map is often reference-like in their use but are made for specific types of users or pertain to a specific type of data?
a) Reference Map
b) Thematic Map
c) Special-Purpose Map
d) Prism Map
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Explanation: Special-Purpose maps are somewhat between reference maps and thematic maps. They are often reference-like in their use. But these are made for specific types of users or a specific type of data.
6. Navigational maps, like those in road atlases or nautical/aeronautic charts, are considered as:
a) Thematic Maps
b) Choropleth Maps
c) Special-Purpose Maps
d) Point Distribution Maps
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Explanation: Examples for special-purpose maps are navigational maps, sanborn maps, soil maps, and municipal utility maps.
7. Which type of maps focuses on the state and national boundaries of a place?
a) Political maps
b) Physical maps
c) Topographic maps
d) Economic maps
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Explanation: Political maps does not show features like hills or valleys. They include the states, districts and cities depending on the detail of the map.
8. Which is the type of map in which set of squares is used to locate places?
a) Prism Map
b) Matrix Map
c) Square Map
d) Grid Map
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Explanation: A letter and a number are used for each location on the grid map. For Example: A3, D4.
9. Which among the following shows the structure of the earth’s crust and types of rocks?
a) Land use maps
b) Geological maps
c) Geotechnical maps
d) Physical maps
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Explanation: A geological map shows different types of rocks, position of faults, surficial deposits etc. It can be used for land use planning, siting of buildings and transportation systems.
10. Which type of map can be used to show how locations have changed over time?
a) Political Map
b) Economic Map
c) Relief Map
d) Historical Map
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Explanation: A historical map gives information about how a place looked at certain points in history. They can also be used to show the locations of historic events.
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