Maps, Scales, Symbols, Cardinal Directions Quiz - ICSE Class 6 Geography

Free practice quiz: Maps, Scales, Symbols, Cardinal Directions (ICSE Class 6 Geography). 50 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This ICSE Class 6 Geography practice quiz has 50 multiple-choice questions on Maps, Scales, Symbols, Cardinal Directions, and 50 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

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1. A map is a representation of the Earth's surface or a part of it drawn on a flat surface. What is the primary purpose of a map?

   1. To describe the weather patterns of a region.
   2. To show the physical and political features of an area.
   3. To record historical events that took place in a location.
   4. To provide a detailed biography of the mapmaker.
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   Answer: B. To show the physical and political features of an area.

   Maps are primarily visual tools used to depict geographical information, including landforms, bodies of water (physical features), and boundaries, capitals, and cities (political features). While maps can sometimes indicate historical events or be influenced by the mapmaker's perspective, their core function is representational.

2. What type of map would you use to find the elevation of different landforms in a region?

   1. Political map
   2. Physical map showing contour lines
   3. Climate map
   4. Economic map
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   Answer: B. Physical map showing contour lines

   Physical maps often incorporate contour lines, which are lines connecting points of equal elevation, to illustrate the shape and height of the land's surface.

3. What is the primary function of a compass rose on a map?

   1. To show the scale of the map.
   2. To indicate the direction of North, South, East, and West.
   3. To provide a legend for symbols.
   4. To show the elevation of the terrain.
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   Answer: B. To indicate the direction of North, South, East, and West.

   A compass rose is a graphic symbol that displays the cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) and often the intermediate directions, helping users orient themselves with respect to the map.

4. A map that shows the distribution of different types of soil is a type of:

   1. Political map
   2. Physical map
   3. Economic map
   4. Thematic map
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   Answer: D. Thematic map

   A thematic map focuses on a specific theme or subject, such as the distribution of soil types, population density, or rainfall. Economic maps and climate maps are specific types of thematic maps.

5. If a map scale is 1:500,000 and a road measures 5 cm on the map, what is its actual length in kilometres?

   1. 2.5 km
   2. 25 km
   3. 250 km
   4. 2500 km
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   Answer: B. 25 km

   The scale is 1:500,000. So, 5 cm on the map represents 5 * 500,000 = 2,500,000 cm on the ground. Converting to kilometres: 2,500,000 cm / 100 cm/m = 25,000 m. Then, 25,000 m / 1000 m/km = 25 km.

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1. The ratio between the distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground is known as the:
2. Which cardinal direction is directly opposite to North?
3. A symbol on a map that represents a river is most likely to be depicted as:
4. If the scale of a map is 1:10,000, what does this mean in terms of actual distance?
5. A map that shows mountains, plains, and rivers would be primarily illustrating its:
6. On a map, the direction between North and East is known as:
7. What is the purpose of a legend or key on a map?
8. If a map shows a town located 5 cm away from a river, and the map scale is 1 cm = 2 km, what is the actual distance between the town and the river?
9. A symbol representing a railway line on most maps is usually depicted as:
10. The direction exactly between South and West is called:
11. A map that displays cities, towns, and national borders is primarily a:
12. If the representative fraction (RF) of a map is 1/50,000, and a river is shown as 10 cm long on this map, what is its actual length?
13. Which of the following is NOT a cardinal direction?
14. What does the symbol of a blue circle typically represent on a map?
15. A large-scale map shows:
16. Which direction is indicated by the end of a compass needle that points away from the magnetic North Pole?
17. What type of map would show the distribution of different types of crops grown in a country?
18. If the scale of a map is stated as '1 inch to 1 mile', this is an example of a:
19. The direction between North and West is known as:
20. A map showing rainfall patterns across a continent is a type of:
21. If a map has a scale of 1:25,000, and a road is 4 cm long on the map, what is its actual length in metres?
22. What does a solid brown line typically represent on a topographical map?
23. Which direction is opposite to West?
24. A map that shows the location of mines and factories would be categorized as a(n):
25. The scale '1:50,000' indicates that:
26. What is a 'Meridian' on a map?
27. What does the symbol of a black dot often represent on a map?
28. If the scale on a map is 1 cm = 5 km, and the distance between two cities on the map is 7 cm, what is the actual distance?
29. What does a small-scale map typically show?
30. The direction exactly between South and East is called:
31. On a map, a solid black line with a series of dots is likely to represent:
32. The Prime Meridian passes through which city?
33. What does a map showing only the administrative divisions of states and countries represent?
34. If a map uses a graphical scale, and a distance of 3 cm on the map corresponds to 30 km on the ground, what is the scale?
35. What is the correct order of directions from North, moving clockwise?
36. A map that uses colours to show temperature variations across a region is a type of:
37. What does a map showing the distribution of forests, deserts, and grasslands illustrate?
38. Which of the following is an intermediate direction?
39. What does the symbol of a red dashed line often signify on a map?
40. If the scale of a map is 1:100,000, and two towns are 20 cm apart on the map, what is the actual distance between them in kilometres?
41. What is the term for a map that shows the Earth's surface in detail, including mountains, valleys, and rivers?
42. On a map, the direction between South and West is known as:
43. A map displaying the population density of different regions is a type of:
44. What is the meaning of a map scale of 1:1,000,000?
45. Which symbol is commonly used to represent a forest on a map?

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