Which of the following describes a mountain pass?

is an easier way to cross a mountain range

a large area of high but level ground

What do map coordinates do?

They let you pinpoint a location on the map.

Two mountain ranges located in North America are:

the Rocky and the Appalachian Mountains

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1
Which is one form of adaptation that allows animals to live on mountains?
hoofs with sharp edges
thin, light hair
longer legs on one side of the body
large antlers
2
Which of the following is the best description of what a map scale looks like?
It has a list of symbols.
It's always round.
It has different colors.
It looks like a ruler.
3
Why are mountains important to people?
They contain minerals.
all of the above
They provide places for recreation.
They are the sources of rivers that provide hydroelectric power.
4
Which of the following describes a mountain pass?
is a tunnel
is always close to sea level
is an easier way to cross a mountain range
goes over the top of a mountain
5
What do most physical maps use to show differences in elevation?
a maps scale and compass rose
trials or routes
scale and coordinates
lines or colors
6
What is the highest mountain in North America?
Denali
Mount Aconcagua
Mount Everest
Mount Elbrus
7
A map's scale shows one inch on the map equals five miles in real life, how many inches would stand for ten miles?
four inches
two inches
five inches
ten inches
8
What is another word for the height of the place?
meridian
axis
coordinates
elevation
9
When you cross the imaginary line on the map, the calendar shifts to a different day. What is this line?
the equator
the 180° meridian
the Prime Meridian
the international date line
10
Which elevation would be the coldest place on a mountain?
10,000 feet
5,000 feet
3,000 feet
1,500 feet
11
What is a plateau?
a low place in the mountains, often created by a river
a large area of high but level ground
a jagged place in the mountains lower than surrounding peaks
none of the above
12
How many time zones are there on the globe?
4
8
15
24
13
In terms of maps and globes, how many minutes are in one degree?
60
15
30
1
14
An extinct volcano is:
likely to erupt
not likely to erupt
steep
flat
15
The highest mountain in the world is:
Mont Blanc
Mount Aconcagua
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Everest
16
What do map coordinates do?
They let you pinpoint a location on the map.
The indicate the actual distance between two points on a map.
They help you determine the time of day in different locations.
They show where parallels of latitude cross.
17
On a map or globe, what is the term for the lines that run from east to west?
international date lines
coordinates
meridians
parallels
18
How do mountains create challenges for people?
People with common interests may have communication problems.
Winds cannot easily carry moisture across mountains.
Armies cannot easily invade a country surrounded by mountains.
all of the above
19
Which is true about the imaginary line that runs around Earth, halfway between the North and South Poles?
It's a meridian of longitude.
It's called the Prime Meridian.
It is located at 10° N latitude.
It's called the equator.
20
What happens to the temperature as you move from a lower degree of latitude to a higher degree of latitude?
It is likely to go both up and down.
It does not change.
It gets lower.
It gets higher.
21
Two mountain ranges located in North America are:
the Rocky and the Appalachian Mountains
the Sierra Nevada and the Atlas Mountains
the Himalayan and the Ural Mountains
the Alps and the Caucasus Mountains
22
Ferdinand Magellan's crew found that their trip took one more day than their own records showed. This helps explains:
an international date line
a system of parallels and meridians
Northern and Southern Hemisphere
Global Positioning System
23
What does the small circle stand for in "90° S"?
degrees
percent
longitudes
temperature
24
On a map, what is the name of the symbol with four arrows pointing in different directions?
map key
altitude
compass rose
map scale
25
Which is not a way mountains are formed?
volcanic action
shifting plates
magma movement deep in the earth
extinctions
26
Which of the following can help you find the distance between two towns on a map?
the map key
compass rose
map colors
the map scale

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