PPAER Map and Spatial Interpretation 2

Question 1

A map scale reads 1:25,000. If two locations are 8 centimeters apart on the map, what is the actual distance between them?

Accepted Answer

2 kilometers

Answer

2.5 kilometers

Answer

200 meters

Answer

25 kilometers

Question 2

On a standard street map, an officer needs to travel from Point A to Point B heading northeast. Which compass bearing best represents northeast?

Accepted Answer

45°

Answer

90°

Answer

135°

Answer

315°

Question 3

A topographic map shows contour lines spaced very closely together in one area and far apart in another. What does the closely spaced area indicate?

Accepted Answer

Steep terrain

Answer

Flat terrain

Answer

A river valley

Answer

A plateau

Question 4

During a pursuit, dispatch reports the suspect is heading westbound and then turns to head southbound. Relative to their original direction, the suspect made:

Accepted Answer

A left turn

Answer

A right turn

Answer

A U-turn

Answer

No change in direction

Question 5

A map legend shows a dashed blue line. According to standard map conventions, this most likely represents:

Accepted Answer

An intermittent stream

Answer

A paved highway

Answer

A state boundary

Answer

A railroad track

Question 6

An officer positioned at grid coordinate (4, 7) needs to reach coordinate (4, 3). In which direction must the officer travel?

Accepted Answer

South

Answer

North

Answer

East

Answer

West

Question 7

A neighborhood map shows parallel streets running east-west, numbered sequentially. An officer on 3rd Street needs to reach 7th Street. How many blocks north or south must the officer travel?

Accepted Answer

4 blocks

Answer

2 blocks

Answer

3 blocks

Answer

7 blocks