Tools of Geography

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a tool of geography?

• Map

• Globe

• Thermometer

• Compass

Open Ended

What is the Map Grid

Fill in the Blank

The Prime Meridian runs through the city of ___.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are parts of the map grid system?

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

Multiple Choice

Which lines on a map measure east and west, and which measure north and south?

• Longitude measures east/west, latitude measures north/south

• Latitude measures east/west, longitude measures north/south

• Longitude measures north/south, latitude measures east/west

• Both latitude and longitude measure east/west

Multiple Choice

Which hemisphere is Australia located in?

• Northern and Eastern

• Southern and Eastern

• Northern and Western

• Southern and Western

Open Ended

What is the map grid used for?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes 'absolute location' as shown in the map example?

• The general area where something is located

• The exact coordinates of a place on Earth

• A description of nearby landmarks

• The country where a place is found

Open Ended

How has technology impacted world geography?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of geographic technology?

• GPS

• GIS

• Compass

• Atlas

Open Ended

Are GPS screens built into car dashboards a good thing or a bad thing and why?