1.1 Honors Geography

Front

What is the disadvantage of a map compared to a globe?

Back

A map distorts properties like distance.

Front

This is a great circle route and it is showing....

Back

Routes that mark the shortest distance between two points

Front

To find relative location, first find

Back

A reference point

Front

What type of projection is this? Options: Conic, Planar, Cylindrical, Flat

Back

Conic

Front

Which is an example of absolute location?

Back

30 Degrees N, 150 Degrees W

Front

This projection is flattened at the poles.

Back

Robinson

Front

What is the purpose of using a grid system in maps?

Back

To determine absolute location

Front

Which primary lines of latitude and longitude divide the earth into hemispheres?

Back

The Prime Meridian and The Equator

Front

Which projection produces relatively accurate shapes on a map? Options: Conic, Planar, Pseudocylindrical, Cylindrical

Back

Conic

Front

What does a compass rose on a map indicate?

Back

The cardinal/primary directions