Physical and Political Maps Exit Quiz

1. Which of the following is the main purpose of a physical map?A. Show a specific topic or themeB. Show population of a stateC. Show natural features and elevationD. Show climateE. Show boundaries of cities, counties,

states, countries or continents

2. Which of the following is the main purpose of a political map?A. Show boundaries of cities, counties,

states, countries or continentsB. Show a specific topic or themeC. Show natural features and elevationD. Show population of a stateE. Show political party affiliation

3. You would most likely encounter a steep incline in elevation when you travel fromA. Austin to El PasoB. El Paso to San AntonioC. Houston to AustinD. Brownsville to HoustonE. Dallas to Austin

Use the map below to answer questions 4 thru 7

4) What city in Texas is the furthest WEST? __________________________

5) Use the scale to estimate how many miles it is from Houston to San Antonio. _____________________

6) What city is the furthest from Houston, Dallas or Browsville? __________________

7) On this map, what city is the further NORTH in Texas? ___________________