ITBS Using Maps and Reference Materials 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: On a map, the scale reads '1 inch = 50 miles.' If two cities are 3.5 inches apart on the map, what is their actual distance?
- 100 miles
- 150 miles
- 175 miles (Correct answer)
- 200 miles
Correct answer: 175 miles
Multiply the map distance by the scale factor: 3.5 × 50 = 175 miles.
Question 2: Which reference material would BEST help you find the meaning and origin of the word 'geography'?
- An atlas
- A thesaurus
- An encyclopedia
- An etymological dictionary (Correct answer)
Correct answer: An etymological dictionary
An etymological dictionary traces the origin and history of words, making it the best source for word origins.
Question 3: A map shows a legend with a symbol of a tent. What does this symbol most likely represent?
- A school
- A campground (Correct answer)
- A hospital
- A national park headquarters
Correct answer: A campground
A tent symbol in a map legend conventionally represents a campground or camping area.
Question 4: Lines of latitude run in which direction on a globe?
- North to south
- East to west (Correct answer)
- Diagonally
- Vertically
Correct answer: East to west
Lines of latitude (parallels) run horizontally east to west around the globe.
Question 5: You want to find a list of books written by the same author in the library. Which catalog field would MOST efficiently narrow your search?
- Title
- Subject
- Author (Correct answer)
- Publisher
Correct answer: Author
Searching by author in a library catalog groups all works by that individual together.
Question 6: Which type of map uses colors or shading to show differences in data, such as population density, across regions?
- Physical map
- Political map
- Thematic map (Correct answer)
- Topographic map
Correct answer: Thematic map
A thematic map uses colors or patterns to display statistical or thematic data across geographic areas.
Question 7: In an index at the back of a textbook, entries are arranged in what order?
- By page number
- Alphabetically (Correct answer)
- By chapter
- By importance
Correct answer: Alphabetically
Textbook indexes are organized alphabetically so readers can quickly locate specific terms.
ITBS Using Maps and Reference Materials 2
On a map, the scale reads '1 inch = 50 miles.' If two cities are 3.5 inches apart on the map, what is their actual distance?