A map legend would most likely contain

bird pictures on the map represent wildlife refuges

Which statement best describes the work of geographers?

search for patterns in Earth's physical and human features.

A meridian of longitude is an imaginary line that runs

from the North Pole to the South Pole

Which statement best describes an effect of map projections (MP)?

all MP change the shapes and sizes of Earth's features.

Which action is an example of humans modifying the environment?

building dams on rivers to generate electricity

Which statement best describes an effect of map projections

map projections change the shape and size Earth's features.

Which historical question would most likely be addressed by a geographer?

How did Japan's proximity to the sea affect its civilization

The purpose of a compass rose is to

help map readers compare the locations of dif places

Which statement identifies something that all of the continents have in common? Each Continent

considered to be one of Earth's largest landmasses

Which statement illustrates the concept of relative location?

Libya is located west of Egypt.

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1
A map legend would most likely contain
instructions getting exact mileage between two large cities
bird pictures on the map represent wildlife refuges
the name of a mountain range that appears on the map
driving directions from one place on the map to another
2
Part of the map that shows symbols and/or colors and their meanings
scale
equator
key/legend
compass rose
3
Which statement best describes the work of geographers?
study the solar system and outer space
construct theories about the history of Earth's landforms
search for patterns in Earth's physical and human features.
identify/analyze changes in atmoshpere to predict weather
4
Lines that measure direction and distance from the equator
meridians
Prime Meridians
latitude
map
5
A meridian of longitude is an imaginary line that runs
parallel to the Tropic of Cancer
parallel to the Arctic Circle
from the North Pole to the South Pole
from the Prime Meridian to the International Date Line
6
Label that tells the purpose of a map
title
longitude
legend/key
globe
7
Which statement best describes an effect of map projections (MP)?
all MP can show all of Earth
MP identify oceans and continents better than others
most MP cannot show population distribution
all MP change the shapes and sizes of Earth's features.
8
Which action is an example of humans modifying the environment?
building dams on rivers to generate electricity
sailing on a lake for recreation
raising houses along rivers onto stilts to avoid floods
wearing warm clothing during the winter to prevent sickness
9
An imaginary line which separates the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
globe
Prime Meridian
title
Equator
10
Another name for lines of longitude
parallels
compass rose
Equator
meridians
11
Which statement best describes an effect of map projections
map projections change the shape and size Earth's features.
all map projections can show all of Earth
some map projections identify oceans and continents better
most map projections cannot show population distribution
12
Which historical question would most likely be addressed by a geographer?
who was the most effective president in US history
How did Japan's proximity to the sea affect its civilization
Who was most responsible for the sinking of the Titanic
How did Greece's approach to democracy influence societies
13
An imaginary line which separates the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres
Prime Meridian
parallels
title
Equator
14
Used to calculate the distance between two points on a map
equator
compass rose
latitude
scale
15
Another name for lines of latitude
scale
meridians
Prime Meridian
parallels
16
The purpose of a compass rose is to
provide drivers with exact directions to their destination
help map readers compare the locations of dif places
provide a tool for determining absolute location
tell mapmakers where to place the equator and prime meridian
17
Which scale would most likely be used for a map of a person's hometown?
1 in equals 10,000 miles
1 in equals 100 miles
1 in equals 1 mile
1 in equals 1,000 miles
18
Which statement identifies something that all of the continents have in common? Each Continent
's residents speak the same language
contains at least 3 countries
considered to be one of Earth's largest landmasses
has at least 10 million full time inhabitants
19
Which statement illustrates the concept of relative location?
Libya is located west of Egypt.
The White House is located at 2000 Pennsylvania Ave in DC.
Movie theater is located at the corner of Main and 1st st.
New Orleans is located at 30*N and 90*W.

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