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Geographer's Toolbox- CH 1 section 2.1-2.4 Maps
Geographer's Toolbox- CH 1 section 2.1-2.4 Maps
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A map that shows political units such as countries or states. It shows borders and capitals.
political map
special-purpose map
population map
physical map
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How many hemispheres are there for Earth?
6
2
4
8
3
Elements of physical map include
both a and b
a. natural features
b. mountains, rivers, elevation
c. political units
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What are two different tools used to study places on earth?
Locator Map
mathematical equations
globes and maps
compass rose and legend
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What divides the Western Hemisphere from the Eastern Hemisphere
the equator
The Tropic of Capricorn
The Tropic of Cancer
the prime meridian
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T/F Lines of longitude run north and south and measure distance from the prime meridian.
False
True
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Elements of a map include
a legend
a title
a compass rose
a scale
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What lines are measured north or south of the equator?
hemisphere
latitude
longitude
the south pole
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In a map, the purpose of a key may show
types of roads
elevation
all of the above
parks
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A large scale map would be used to show
The Rocky Mountains
The location of Honolulu, HI
the streets in New York, NY
the five Great Lakes
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Projections help cartographers
eliminate all distortions from maps
show Earth's curved surface on a flat map.
decide what colors to use for land.
figure out the distances between regions.
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A map element that represents information on a map such as the location of natural resource is
a scale.
is a title.
a compass rose.
is a symbol.
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What does a map scale show?
how much distance is shown on a map
geographic patterns
streets and famous landmarks
the height of mountainous regions
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A locator globe shows
the direction a person would travel to reach a location
the specific area of the world displayed on a map
the elevation of a location in the world.
the distance represented on a map
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What is the equator?
the distance east or west of the prime meridian
the distance north or south of the prime meridian
The center line of longitude
the center line of lattitude
