1. Maps mastery quiz If you do not get at least 9 questions correct you should review the material again then retake the quiz

2. Click on the ONE answer you believe is correct If you are correct you will be advanced to the next question If you are wrong you will be taken to some explanation or information; after reading this you should then click on the correct answer Your score will not be recorded – keep a note for yourself how many of your first answers are correct

3. For walking, and many other outdoor activities, we should use o A topographic map A topographic map o A non-topographic map A non-topographic map

4. 1:250001:500001:100000 Which of the following scales would NOT be suitable for a map to be used on a remote hike?

5. Which statement about Harvey maps (used in the UK) is false? o Like OS maps they are general purpose topographical maps Like OS maps they are general purpose topographical maps o They use scale 1:10000 They use scale 1:10000 o They distinguish between rights of way where there is a path on the ground from those where no path is obvious They distinguish between rights of way where there is a path on the ground from those where no path is obvious

6. A large scale map covers a larger area of the earth than a small scale map When using a map with scale 1:50000, 1cm on the map represents 1000m on the ground A small scale map provides less detailed information than a large scale map Which of the following statements about map scale is true?

7. When using a map with scale 1:10000 how big a distance on the ground does 5mm on the map represent? o 5m 5m o 10m 10m o 50m 50m o 100m 100m o 500m 500m

8. MS milestoneCH club housePpublic convenienceBP boundary post When using OS maps in the UK which of the abbreviation:feature pairs below is incorrect?

9. Which description for the symbol on its left is wrong? o Right of way – foot path Right of way – foot path o Right of way – bridleway Right of way – bridleway o Traffic free cycle route Traffic free cycle route o Foot path but no right of way Foot path but no right of way

10. WoodlandFootpathsContours Which of the following features is most reliable when comparing map and ground to set a map?

11. A romerA piece of string The edge of a piece of paper and a sharp pencil Fingers Which of the following cannot be used to measure distance accurately on a map?

12. Lines of longitude are the same length 0 degree latitude passes through Greenwich in London Lines of latitude are parallel Which of the following statements is false?

13. The end If fewer than 9 of your initial answers were correct, review the material on the maps page before answering the questions again Restart