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Ch.1 How Geographers Look at the World Lesson 1: The Geographer's Tools

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1
A planar projection map is most useful for
sea navigation.
finding shortest distance between 2 places like the Poles.
visualizing overall shape and size of land.
mapping the continents.
2
Which of the following collects visual information about Earth?
transmitters
satellites
GIS
GPS
3
Which is an example of an absolute location?
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
the Northern hemisphere
south of London
30°N latitude, 150°W longitude
4
Which of the following is most accurately represented on a cylindrical projection map?
the oceans
the continents
the Poles
the Equator
5
What is the disadvantage of a map compared to a globe?
A map shows little detail.
A map is very large.
A map distorts properties like distance.
A map indicates actual distances.
6
A generalized map focused on a country in Africa and the surrounding countries that border it.
a large-scale map
a thematic map
a small-scale map
a physical map
7
To find relative location, first find
a reference point.
longitude lines.
latitude lines.
a map projection.
8
A math formula used to represent curved surface of the Earth on the flat surface of a map is
a map projection.
a conic projection.
a cylindrical projection.
a planar projection.
9
Which type of projection produces relatively accurate shapes on a map?
a conic projection
a cylindrical projection
a planar projection
a map projection
10
What happens to the Poles on a Robinson projection?
they appear to be significantly larger areas
they appear to be slightly flattened
their distance from Equator appears longer
their shape appears to be perfectly maintained