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New example questions from the library every Monday. Updated on 12 October 2026.

What is the name of the red needle of a compass that always points north?
Magnetic needle Northern needle Directional needle Dial
What information don't you find on a regular road map?
Altitude lines Highways Cities Provincial borders
Which wind direction is between north and east?
Northeast Southeast Northwest Southwest
What does a triangle on a map usually mean?
A mountain peak or hill A school A hospital A shop
What is the best thing to do before heading out with a map?
Previewing the route in advance Wetting the card Strike out all names Hiding the compass
Which number by a triangle on the map indicates the altitude?
Height in metres above sea level Distance from the sea Number of inhabitants Temperature at that spot
What does the 1:25,000 scale on a map indicate?
1 cm on the map is 250 metres in real life 1 cm on the map is 25 metres in real life 1 cm on the map is 2.5 kilometres in real life 1 cm on the map is 25 kilometres in real life
How is north usually indicated on a map?
At the top of the map At the bottom of the map Left on the map Right on the map
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What term is used for the direction of an object relative to north?
Azimut Declination Inclination Elevation
What colour is used for water on topographic maps?
Blue Green Brown Black
What is back-bearing in navigation?
A compass bearing in the opposite direction A compass that works backwards A broken compass A compass for your backpack
What symbol is used for a wind turbine on a topographic map?
A circle with four stripes around it A triangle A square One star
Which method is used to determine your position using two known points?
Triangulation Interpolation Extrapolation Navigation
What does the term 'orienteering' indicate in map reading?
Holding the map so that the north of the map points to true north Defining the scale of the map Finding your own position Reading the legend
How is a bridge over water represented on a topographic map?
Like a black line over a blue line Like a red dot As a green square As a broken line
What symbol is used for a lighthouse on a map?
A circle with rays around it A triangle A square A cross
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What does a red line usually indicate on Dutch topographic maps?
A major thoroughfare A footpath A railway line A river
Which projection is most commonly used for nautical charts because it shows the angles correctly?
Mercator projection Mollweide projection Peter's projection Robinson projection
Which projection is commonly used for maps of polar regions?
Stereographic projection Cylindrical projection Azimuthal projection Conical projection
What does the symbol of parallel black lines on a topographic map mean?
A railway line A highway A fence A river
What direction does 270 degrees indicate on a compass?
West East North South
What technology has largely replaced GPS for accurate surveying?
GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) Theodolites Aerial photography Compasses
What term is used for the phenomenon that maps can never perfectly represent the spherical Earth?
Projection-distortion Magnetic aberration Topographical blurring Cartographic rotation
What colour is traditionally used for roads on most topographic maps?
Red or black Blue Green Purple
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Which scale shows more detail?
1:25,000 1:50,000 1:100,000 1:250,000
What does an isohypse represent on a map?
Points with the same height (contour lines) Points with the same temperature Points with the same pressure Points with the same humidity
Which direction does the top of a traditional map point?
North East South West
What is a datum in the cartographic sense?
A reference system for coordinates The date on which a map was made A type of contour line A measurement method
Which scale map shows the most detail?
1:10.000 1:50.000 1:100.000 1:250.000
What does GIS stand for?
Geographic Information System Global Internet Service Geological Investigation System General Information Service
Which projection is most commonly used for world maps despite distortions?
Mercator projection Peter's projection Robinson projection Lambert projection
What does the symbol ▲ usually mean on a topographic map?
Triangulation point or trigonometric point Campsite Mountain Lookout tower
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What does a benchmark (triangle point) on a topographic map indicate?
A precisely measured high point A water tower A military installation A weather station
What is meant by 'true north' in navigation?
Geographic north (direction to the North Pole) Magnetic north Compass North Grid North
Which navigation method uses triangulation with known points?
Triangulation Trilateration Poll Interpolation
What is the minimum number of points required for accurate GPS positioning?
4 satellites 3 satellites 2 satellites 5 satellites
Which map projection is most commonly used for world maps despite the distortion of land masses?
Mercator projection Robinson projection Peters projection Mollweide projection
What term is used for a map projection that correctly represents angles?
Conformal projection Equivalent projection Azimuthal projection Cylindrical projection
What does it mean when contour lines on a topographic map are very close together?
The terrain is steep The terrain is flat There is plenty of water nearby The area is densely forested
Which letter stands for the northern UTM zones?
N U T P
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A Map Reading scavenger hunt is a GPS-guided outdoor activity with quiz questions about Map Reading, part of the theme Geography. You walk a route past various locations and answer fun questions along the way.

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