Geography Packet 8 Polar Projection

Geography Packet 8 Polar Projection

The Arctic Region

A Polar Projection Map

A polar projection is called an equidistant projection. Equidistant projections show land and water in relation to a central point. Equidistant projections show distance and direction accurately. Size and shape become increasingly distorted as you move away from the center.

Multiple Choice

What is the center on the Arctic region polar projection map?

• Arctic Ocean

• North Pole

• Greenland

• Canada

Multiple Choice

On a polar projection, which lines appear as circles?

• lines of latitude

• lines of longitude

Multiple Select

Check all the continents that are included in the Arctic region.

• Asia

• Europe

• Antarctica

• North America

• South America

Open Ended

Name four seas that are located within the Artic Circle.

Open Ended

Name four countries that are located within the Artic Circle.

Multiple Choice

A polar projection map is an equidistant projection. What does an equidistant projection show correctly?

• distance and direction

• shape and size

Open Ended

Which continent is located at  $30^oE$  longitude?

Open Ended

Which continent is located at  $150^oW$  longitude?

Open Ended

Which country includes this address: $75^oN,\ 120^oW$ ?

Multiple Choice

What is the latitude of the northernmost point in the United States?

• $60^oN$

• $70^oN$

• $80^oN$