What is meant by "pole" on a globe?

area at the top or bottom of a globe

Why do maps need a map scale?

to show how far away a place is in real life

What does "distortion" mean?

change in the shape and size of an object

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1
What is a "continent"?
half of the globe
change in the shape and size of an object
the study of the earth
the largest areas of land
2
What does the word "geography" mean?
pictures on a map
the study of the earth
the largest areas of land
change in the shape and size of an object
3
On a map, what are "symbols"?
area at the top or bottom of the globe
half of the globe
pictures on the map
the largest areas of land
4
What continent is the United States a part of?
Europe
South America
North America
Antarctica
5
What is meant by "pole" on a globe?
the largest areas of land
area at the top or bottom of a globe
pictures on a map
change in the shape and size of an object
6
What is the purpose of the compass rose on a map?
to tell directions
to tell distance between places
to tell about a place's landforms
to tell what the symbols on the map mean
7
The word "hemisphere" means:
pictures on a map
the largest areas of land
half of the globe
the study of the earth
8
Why is a globe a better model of the earth?
It shows more detail.
It's easier to carry around.
You can see all of it at once.
It's more accurate.
9
Which of these is NOT one of the earth's oceans?
Atlantic Ocean
Antarctic Ocean
Southern Ocean
Pacific Ocean
10
Why do maps need a map scale?
to show how tall a building is in real life
to show how big the map is
to show how much the map weighs
to show how far away a place is in real life
11
What is the largest continent on earth?
Australia
Asia
North America
Africa
12
Which type of map shows the borders between countries ?
physical map
political map
13
What is the smallest continent on earth?
Antarctica
Africa
Asia
Australia
14
What type of map shows where mountains and plains are located?
political map
physical map
15
What does "distortion" mean?
change in the shape and size of an object
half of the globe
the study of the earth
area at the top or bottom of a globe

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