Introductory Quiz - NAME _____________________________________
QUIZ TOPIC - Introductory Material

The purpose of this quiz is to make sure that you are familiar with basic map skills. For those with coursework or experience working with maps, the following questions are designed to refresh your memory, If you have not worked with basic map concepts in other classes do not despair! The material is not difficult and can easily be learned by using your textbook as a resource. This quiz should be completed and turned in by the next class. To print a copy of this quiz, Go to FILE in the menu bar and select SAVE AS. A box will appear asking where you want the file copied. I recommend copying this file to a floppy disk and then printing it using a word processing application. If you have problems, ask someone to assist you.


1. Define the following:

RF _____________________________________________________

UTM ___________________________________________________

USGS __________________________________________________

Raster __________________________________________________

Vector __________________________________________________


2. If three maps were on the same size sheet of paper, which would show the least
amount of detail?
A. 1: 4,000
B. 1: 40,000
C. 1: 400,000


3. What is the RF for a map where 4 inches represents 16 miles?





4. What is the real distance shown by a line 8 1/4 inches long on a map with a
RF scale of 1:40,000. (Answer in Miles, please!)





5. Centertown is located 3 1/2 miles from Middleberg. A map shows these two cities to
be located 11 inches apart. What is the scale of the map?





6. How far apart (miles) are city A and city B?
(USE 69.171 MILES = 1°)

City A - 64° N Lat. 14° E long.
City B - 64° S Lat. 14° E long.




7. Correct the following for errors:

85° 63' 90" N Lat.



179° 120' 62" E. long.