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The World of Geography
The World of Geography
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To be used with MS: World Studies--foundations of geography--The World of Geography
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1
What is found at 0° latitude?
the global grid
the Equator
the North Pole
the South Pole
2
For what purpose did Gerardus Mercator design his map projections?
to help sailors navigate around the globe
to help pilots plan airplane flight routes
to show the whole world most accurately
to help geographers study flat maps without distortion
3
Flat maps were invented because it was impossible to make a globe that was _____.
provide current info about Earth's surface in great detail
complete enough to use the convenient enough to carry
big enough to fit the oceans on
not distorting the shapes of the landmasses and oceans
4
Which is a weakness of the Robinson projection?
Most distances are not accurate.
Most shapes are accurately represented.
There is distortion around the edges.
There is distortion in most sizes.
5
Which pair of basic questions guides geographers in their work?
When did Earth form? What is it made of?
Where are things located? Why are they there?
Who lived were? When did they move?
What is the climate? Why has it changed?
6
What is the best way to find out the subject of a map?
Study the compass rose.
Study the scale
Read the title.
Find the map key.
7
Which is a computer-based system that links information to locations?
globes
geographic information systems (GIS)
flat maps
satellite images
8
What may be included to help identify the area covered by the map?
compass rose
key
locator globe
scale bar
9
Arizona is home to the descendants of Anglo settlers of European stock. Which theme is this?
regions
human-environment interactions
place
movement
10
Each half of Earth is a ____________.
global grid
carinal direction
hemisphere
meridian
11
Which projection is used by nearly all sea-going navigators?
the Robinson projection
other projections
equal-area projections
the Mercator projection
12
A change in the accuracy of shapes and distances is ____________.
distortion
a globe
scale
a GIS
13
If a map does not have a compass rose, how will you determine direction
Find a place on the map that you know the direction.
Check the key.
Read the title of the map and any subtitle information.
Recall that North is usually at the top of map.
14
Which projection is preferred by most geographers?
other projections
Mercator projection
equal-area projection
Robinson projection
15
A map with a large scale is useful for ________.
showing highways and roads
finding other countries
finding landmarks
determining elevation
16
A ____ is a line of longitude.
degree
meridian
parallel
latitude
17
What is the strength of a globe as a representation of Earth?
Undistorted view of shapes .
It cannot show current information.
Distortion of relative shapes and distances of landmasses.
Too large to carry and use on a regular basis.
18
The most accurate way to show Earth’s continents and bodies of water is with a(n) _____.
equal-area map
Mercator Projection
Robinson Projection
Globe
19
On some maps, the key is called a _____.
legend
locator globe
compass rose
scale bar
20
A globe is more accurate than a map because a globe can show _____.
city streets
a particular region in great detail.
a distorted view of Earth
the true shapes of continents and oceans
