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National Geographic- Ch.1 The Geographer's Toolbox test review
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1
What could a point symbol map be used to show?
the location of oil fields in Texas
the boundary between the United States and Canada
the number of people living in Florida
the amount of rainfall in the northwest United States
2
What type of map would show details in a city, such as schools and parks?
small-scale map
large-scale map
proportional symbol map
dot density map
3
a two-dimensional, or flat, representation of Earth
relief
globe
map
hemisphere
4
What is the purpose of a map legend or a map key?
show the unit of distance used on a map
point out a specific area of the world shown on a map
explain the meaning of colors and symbols on a map
list the names of places on a map
5
What theme of geography explains the spread of religions around the world?
place
region
movement
location
6
What do mapmakers use to show Earth's curved surface on a flat page?
labels and symbols
map legend
map projections
areas of color
7
What is an example of human-environment interaction?
a chart of high temperatures
a dam built to control and store water
a hurricane forming over the Gulf of Mexico
beach erosion caused by waves
8
imaginary lines that run east to west, parallel to the equator
longitude
prime meridian
latitude
cartographer
9
What is it called when a geographer sees how places are alike?
absolute location
essential element
geographic pattern
relative location
10
What do geographers use the Global Positioning System (GPS) to determine?
absolute location
population density
land use
relative location
11
imaginary lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole
equator
latitude
longitude
elevation
12
What sits at 0 degrees latitude?
South Pole
prime meridian
North Pole
the equator
13
a three-dimensional, or spherical, representation of Earth
map
elevation
globe
scale
14
What does a political map show?
natural features on Earth's surface
human-created features on Earth's surface
the population density of a given area
the location of energy sources
15
shows how much distance is represented on a map
latitude
equator
scale
projection
16
What is a region?
a location that has specific characteristics
a description of longitude and latitude
a group of places with common characteristics
a pattern of human movement
17
What region of the Philippines has had the fewest earthquakes?
west
north
south
east
18
the center line of latitude
scale
longitude
equator
map
19
What is an example of how the environment affects people?
when pollution depletes fresh water availability
when a lack of rain causes water shortages
20
the center line of longitude running through Greenwich, England
elevation
prime meridian
equator
latitude
21
How do cartographers show elevation?
color
compass rose
labels
locator globe
22
Which of these lines of latitude lies farthest from the the north pole?
15 degrees south
45 degrees south
30 degrees south
60 degrees south
23
What is the purpose of a map legend?
explain the meaning of symbols and colors on a map
point out the specific area of the world shown on a map
show the unit of distance used on a map
list the names of places on a mao
24
Judging from the map, which latitude line is longest?
Tropic of Cancer
30 degrees south
60 degrees north
the equator
25
Which city is closest to an earthquake of the strongest magnitude?
Cebu
Manila
Philippines
Davan
26
If you want to see the famous landmarks and street names in Washington D.C, what kind of map would you want to use?
a physical map
a population density map of Washington D.C.
a small-scale map
a large scale map
27
What is an example of how people affect the environment?
People affect the environment when they build places to live.
People affect the environment when they protect wildlife preserves.
28
What describes an absolute location?
next to Brazil
45 degrees North, 9 degrees East
northwestern Canada
south of the equator by 10 degrees
29
the change in elevation from one place to another
projection
scale
relief
cartographer
30
the height of a physical feature above sea level
elevation
latitude
hemispere
relief
31
What theme of geography involves looking at how people affect the environment and how the environment affects people?
Human-Environment Interaction
Movement
Region
Location
32
Judging from this map, which statement is true?
The Philippines' northern island is the only place with earthquakes.
The Philippines has more earthquakes than any other place.
The Phillippines is at risk for earthquakes of many different magnitudes.
The Philippines has many more earthquakes on land than in nearby oceans.
33
When geographers study physical systems, what are they looking for?
use of resources, such as iron
characteristics of places and regions
processes on Earth, such as volcanoes
patterns about where places are located
34
What imaginary line connects the North Pole and the South Pole?
Tropic of Cancer
prime meridian
the equator
Tropic of Capricorn
35
a mapmaker
projection
globe
cartographer
prime meridian
36
half of Earth
globe
hemisphere
equator
relief
37
How many places on the map show earthquake magnitudes from 7.3 through 7.6?
nine
three
one
six
38
What map element shows the directions north, south, east, and west?
labels
locator globe
compass rose
scale
39
What phrase best describes what geographers study?
the reasons that people and nations engage in trade
the science of how GPS works
the history of cities around the world
the location of places and people who live there
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a way of showing Earth's curved surface on a flat map
relief
hemispere
projection
globe
