Abstract
Recently, several tests for measuring spatial thinking abilities in geographical contexts have been developed. However, the reliability of these tests and the relationship between the test questions and the components of geospatial thinking are not clear. This study aims to improve the geospatial thinking ability test and examine the various factors affecting the test score. The results obtained showed that spatial thinking abilities were composed of several different components. Some aspects of the spatial thinking abilities were much affected by experience of geography education as well as the interests in specific activities in everyday life.
