What are map projections?

ways of showing Earth's curved surface on a flat map

What are the lines of longitude on a map?

lines that run north-south from the N. Pole to the S. Pole

What is the purpose of a large-scale map?

to show details, such as street names, of a particular area

What information does the compass rose on a map give?

directions north, south, east, west

What does a map's scale show?

how much distance is shown on a map

What does the locator globe on a map show?

the specific area of the world that is shown on the map

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Ch. 1 Sec. 2 Quiz Preparation

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1
What is the equator?
the distance east or west of the prime meridian
the center line of longitude
the center line of latitude
the distance north or south of the prime meridian
2
What are map projections?
ways of showing mountains and valleys on a flat map
ways of showing Earth's curved surface on a flat map
flat maps that show no distortions
ways of showing oceans on a flat map
3
What are the lines of longitude on a map?
lines that point out the prime meridian
lines that divide the Earth into the N.Hemi & the S.Hemi
lines that run north-south from the N. Pole to the S. Pole
lines that run east to west, parallel to the equator
4
What type of information is found on a physical map?
states, provinces, and cities
natural features
boundaries between countries
features that humans have created
5
You would most likely use a thematic map if you were looking for what type of information?
population density
landforms
natural features
mountain ranges
6
What is the purpose of a large-scale map?
to show a large area of the Earth's surface
to show the coastline of a particular area
to show details, such as street names, of a particular area
to show the population of a particular area
7
What information does the compass rose on a map give?
the meaning on symbols and colors on the map
names of places, such as cities
directions north, south, east, west
the title and subject of the map
8
In what hemisphere would you find most of Africa?
Southern
Eastern
Northern
Western
9
What does a map's scale show?
streets and famous landmarks
the height of mountainous regions
how much distance is shown on a map
geographic patterns
10
What does the locator globe on a map show?
names of important places on the map
the location of the primer meridian on the map
industrial centers on the map
the specific area of the world that is shown on the map

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