TCI Lesson 1 - Tools of Geography Study Guide

Front

What tells you what different colors or symbols on a map represent?

Back

Map Legend or Key

Answer explanation

The Map Legend or Key explains what different colors or symbols on a map represent, helping users understand the map's features. Other options like Compass Rose and Intermediate Directions serve different purposes.

Front

Which of these is an intermediate direction?

• south
• between
• northeast
• alongside

Back

northeast

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'northeast' because it is an intermediate direction, lying between north and east. The other options do not represent directions.

Front

What is the equator?

Back

line of latitude

Answer explanation

The equator is a line of latitude that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, making it the most significant latitude at 0 degrees.

Front

The 0 degree line of latitude is the ___________.

Back

Equator

Answer explanation

The 0 degree line of latitude is known as the Equator, which divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The other options refer to lines of longitude or different geographical concepts.

Front

The 0-degree mark of longitude is known as the ___________ ______________ measured from Greenwich, England.

Back

Prime Meridian

Answer explanation

The 0 degree mark of longitude is known as the Prime Meridian, which is the reference line for measuring longitude and is located in Greenwich, England.

Front

What is the approximate location of letter B? Options:

80^oN, 0^o

,

0^o, 80^oW

,

80^oS, 0^o

,

0^o, 80^oE

Back

80^oN, 0^o

Answer explanation

The letter B is located at 80°N, 0°, which corresponds to the North Pole along the prime meridian. This makes the first option the correct answer, as the other choices represent different latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates.

Front

What is the approximate location of G?

Options: 100^oW, 40^oN; 40^oN, 100^oW; 40^oS, 100^oW; 40^oN, 100^oE

Back

40^oN, 100^oW

Answer explanation

The correct coordinates for G are 40°N, 100°W, which corresponds to a location in the central United States. This matches the answer choice provided, confirming it as the approximate location of G.

Front

Which letter is at approximately 60 degrees S, 40 degrees W? Options: A, D, E, H

Back

D

Answer explanation

The coordinates 60 degrees S, 40 degrees W point to a location in the Southern Ocean, near South America. Among the answer choices, 'D' corresponds to this location, making it the correct answer.

Front

What is the absolute location for G? Options: 45^oS, 54^oE; 30^oS, 150^oW; 150^oS, 30^oE; 30^oS, 150^oE

Back

30^oS, 150^oE

Answer explanation

The absolute location for G is given by the coordinates 30°S, 150°E. This indicates a point in the Southern Hemisphere, specifically in the eastern part of Australia, making it the correct choice among the options.

Front

Which letter would you find at 15^oS, 60^oW? Options:

A

,

C

,

L

,

H

Back

L

Answer explanation

The coordinates 15°S, 60°W correspond to a location in South America. The letter 'L' represents the country of Brazil, which is located in this region. Therefore, the correct answer is L.