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- 1. Multiple Choice
Easily portable is an advantage of ____________.
Maps
Globes
- 2. Multiple Choice
Accurate distance and size is an advantage of ____________.
Maps
Globes
- 3. Multiple Choice
Not detailed is a disadvantage of ____________.
Maps
Globes
- 4. Multiple Choice
Distortion is a disadvantage of ____________.
Maps
Globes
- 5. Multiple Choice
Why are maps of the world distorted?
The mapmakers have bad printers.
It's impossible to accurately flatten a sphere.
Mapmakers have not always had accurate measurements of the Earth.
- 6. Multiple Choice
What are latitude and longitude?
a relationship between actual distance and distance on a map
a system of lines used to locate places
borders that separate countries
- 7. Multiple Choice
What hemispheres is the United States located in? (Pick TWO)
North
South
East
West
- 8. Multiple Choice
Lines of latitude are measured
north and south
east and west
- 9. Multiple Choice
Lines of longitude are measured
north and south
east and west
- 10. Multiple Choice
The line of latitude that is 0’ is called the
Equator
Prime Meridian
- 11. Multiple Choice
The line of longitude that is 0’ is called the
Equator
Prime Meridian
- 12. Multiple Choice
Why do the Equator and the Prime Meridian not have N, S, E, or W after their measurement?
Because they are exactly in the middle of the hemispheres.
Because the map has errors.
Because they are actually in the NW.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Does this globe show latitude or longitude?
Latitude
Longitude
- 14. Multiple Choice
Does this globe show latitude or longitude?
Latitude
Longitude
- 15. Multiple Choice
Does this compass rose show cardinal or intermediate directions?
Cardinal
Intermediate
- 16. Multiple Choice
Does this compass rose show just cardinal or BOTH cardinal and intermediate directions?
Just cardinal
Both cardinal and intermediate
- 17. Multiple Choice
A map is always bigger OR smaller than the area shown.
bigger
smaller
- 18. Multiple Choice
What do map scales show?
the relationship between distances on a map and actual distances
the relationship between latitude and longitude
the relationship between countries and capitals
- 19. Multiple Choice
What is a more realistic scale for a map of the USA?
1 inch = 60 miles
1 inch = 500 miles
1 inch = 1 mile
- 20. Multiple Choice
What is a more realistic scale for a map of Monmouth?
1 inch = 2 miles
1 inch = 100 miles
1 inch = 500 miles
- 21. Multiple Choice
Is this a small-scale or a large-scale map?
Small scale
Large scale
- 22. Multiple Choice
Is this a small-scale or a large-scale map?
Small scale
Large scale
- 23. Multiple Choice
What is a locator on a map?
a map key
the relationship of distances
a small globe or map set into the main map
- 24. Multiple Choice
What is a political map?
shows capital cities, states, countries, and borders
shows Earth’s natural features (landforms)
- 25. Multiple Choice
What is a physical map?
shows capital cities, states, countries, and borders
shows Earth’s natural features (landforms)
- 26. Multiple Choice
What is a special purpose map?
A map that shows many types of information
A map that shows one type of information
- 27. Multiple Choice
Is this a physical or political map?
Physical
Political
- 28. Multiple Choice
Is this a physical or political map?
Physical
Political
- 29. Multiple Choice
Is this climate map a general purpose or special purpose map?
General Purpose
Special Purpose
- 30. Multiple Choice
Is this political map a general purpose or special purpose map?
General Purpose
Special Purpose
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