Mapping Review

Mapping Review

Multiple Choice

The independent variable is the variable we measure.

• true

• false

Maps

• A map is a symbolic representation of selected characteristics of a place, usually drawn on a flat surface.

• Maps present information about the world in a simple, visual way.

Latitude and Longitude

Latitude and longitude make up the grid system that helps us identify absolute, or exact, locations on the Earth’s surface. 

Latitude

• Latitude = distance north or south of the Equator

• Also called Parallels

• The Equator is the line of 0 degrees latitude.

• The latitude of the North Pole is 90 degrees N, and the latitude of the South Pole is 90 degrees S.

Longitude

• Longitude is the measurement east or west of the prime meridian.

• Longitude is measured by imaginary lines that run around the Earth vertically (up and down) and meet at the North and South Poles.

• The meridian that runs through Greenwich, England, is the line of 0 degrees longitude, or prime meridian. 

Multiple Choice

The equator separates the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemisphere.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

The Equator is the zero (0) line of latitude.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

The Prime Meridian is the zero (0) line of longitude.

• true

• false

Topographic Maps

Topographic Map

View from above

Shows elevation above sea level

Show shape of land

Write this definition on the bottom of your skinny sheet

Multiple Choice

Observe the image. Between which 2 points is the slope steeper?

Hint: where are the lines closer together?

• A to B

• C to D

Multiple Choice

How many peaks does this landform have?

• None

• 1

• 2

• 3

Multiple Choice

Which direction is the river flowing on this topo map?

• Northeast

• Southwest

• East

• North

Contour Lines

• Each line will increase or decrease

• The contour interval is how much it increases by

Difference in elevation

To find the difference between 2 points, you get their values and subtract

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Multiple Choice

What is the elevation at sea level?

• 1 million meters

• 0 meters

• Whatever the contour interval says

• 10 meters

Multiple Choice

What is the difference in elevation between point A and B?

• 760 m

• 820 m

• 60 m

• 20 m

Multiple Choice

Determine the contour interval

• 10 m

• 20 m

• 50 m

• 100 m

Multiple Choice

Which direction is the river flowing?

• north

• south

• east 

• west

Multiple Choice

How many mountain tops does this map have?

• one

• two

• three

• four