Chapter 2: Maps, Globes, and Geographic Tools

Front

What is a physical map used to show?

Back

Natural features like mountains and rivers

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Front

Which direction is directly opposite to North on a compass rose?

Back

South

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Why is a map scale important?

Back

It indicates the distance between locations on the map.

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What is the main purpose of latitude and longitude?

Back

To locate places on Earth

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Front

If your body is facing towards the East, which direction is to the left?

Back

North

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How does a map scale help Mason and Aiden understand the real distance between two points on the map?

Back

By helping them understand the distance they plan to travel.

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Front

Which type of map would best show the amount of people who live in a region?

Back

Population map

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Which type of map would you use to plan a road trip? Options: Physical map, Political map, Road map, Climate map

Back

Road map

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If you are at 0 degrees latitude, where are you?

Back

At the Equator

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How does understanding latitude and longitude help in navigation?

Back

By providing a grid system to pinpoint locations

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