Mapping Our World Test

Front

What is the equator?

Back

an imaginary line that divides the Earth into two hemispheres

Front

How to determine the distance between two places on a map?

Back

measuring the distance with a ruler and comparing it to the scale (sequence)

Front

How does the Robinson projection differ from others?

Back

Nothing on it is absolutely correct or completely incorrect. (compare and contrast)

Front

Topography

Back

Surface of the earth (details)

Front

How do scientists map the ocean floor?

Back

They send sound waves from ships to the ocean floor and back. (details)

Front

An address indicates the exact ___

Back

location

Front

The upper half of the Earth is ___

Back

Northern Hemisphere

Front

Symbols on the map are explained in ___ (page 6)

Back

legend

Front

Long ago, people created maps using tools such as ____ (page 14)

Back

telescopes

Front

Maps can show information such as ____

Back

borders