Maps and Globes

Open Ended

Why do you think maps have been important throughout history?

Multiple Select

Which of the following maps would be most useful for studying the effects of climate change?

• 1502 Map of the newly discovered world

• Temperature map of the Atlantic Ocean

• Global Wind speeds map

• Topographic map draped over DEM

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main difference between the 1502 map of the newly discovered world and the modern maps shown in the next two slides?

• The 1502 map is less accurate and less detailed than modern maps.

• The 1502 map shows more countries than modern maps.

• Modern maps do not use colors, while the 1502 map does.

• The 1502 map is a digital map, while modern maps are hand-drawn.

Open Ended

Explain the relationship between latitude, longitude, and the location of a place on Earth, using South Africa as an example.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct based on the definitions provided?

• Latitude measures distance north and south of the equator.

• Longitude measures distance north and south of the equator.

• A globe is a flat representation of the earth.

• South Africa is north of the Equator.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between latitude and longitude?

• Latitude measures north-south, longitude measures east-west.

• Latitude measures east-west, longitude measures north-south.

• Latitude and longitude both measure north-south.

• Latitude and longitude both measure east-west.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are also known as lines of latitude?

• Parallels

• Meridians

• Equator

• Prime meridian

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a ratio scale on a map?

• To show the actual size of objects

• To compare distances on the map to real-world distances

• To indicate the direction of north

• To display the elevation above sea level

Open Ended

How does the scale of a map affect the level of detail that can be shown?

Open Ended

How does the location of the Castle in Cape Town, as shown in the map and aerial photos, influence its historical or strategic importance?

Multiple Select

Which of the following can be identified in the aerial and map images of the Castle in Cape Town?

• The star-shaped structure of the castle

• Surrounding city streets

• A large body of water next to the castle

• A sports field inside the castle

Multiple Choice

Which Hemisphere are both North America and South America found in?

• Western Hemisphere
• Eastern Hemisphere
• Southern Hemisphere
• Northern Hemisphere

Multiple Choice

Which Hemisphere are Asia, Australia, and most of Europe found in?

• Western Hemisphere
• Eastern Hemisphere
• Southern Hemisphere
• Northern Hemisphere

Multiple Choice

Which Hemisphere are both South America and Antarctica found in?

• Western Hemisphere
• Eastern Hemisphere
• Southern Hemisphere
• Northern Hemisphere

Multiple Choice

Which letter would you find at 15^oS, 60^oW?

• A
• C
• L
• H

Multiple Choice

Which letter would you find at 15^oS, 60^oW?

• A
• C
• L
• H

Multiple Choice

Which letter would you find at 15^oS, 60^oW?

• A
• C
• L
• H

Multiple Choice

Which letter would you find at 30^oS, 30^oE?

• A
• D
• K
• E

Multiple Choice

Which way does latitude go on a map?

• Up and down
• Side to side
• In a circle
• To infinity and beyond

Multiple Choice

Which way does longitude go on a map?

• Up and down
• Side to side
• In a circle
• To infinity and beyond

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the line at 0 degrees latitude?

• Equator
• Prime Meridian
• International Date Line
• Arctic Circle

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the line at 0 degrees longitude?

• Equator
• Prime Meridian
• International Date Line
• Arctic Circle

Multiple Choice

Which of these continents does the equator go through?

• North America
• Europe
• Australia
• Africa

Multiple Choice

What is the reason why latitude lines NEVER intersect? 

• They converge at the poles
• They are cool
• They are vertical lines 
• They are parallel

Multiple Choice

What is this object known as?

• Map symbol
• Map key
• Map scale
• Compass rose

Multiple Choice

Which of the following letter is at approximately 60 degrees S, 40 degrees W? 

• A
• D
• E
• H

Multiple Choice

What is the approximate location of G?

• 100^oW, 40^oN
• 40^oN, 100^oW
• 40^oS, 100^oW
• 40^oN, 100^oE

Multiple Choice

Which of these continets does the Prime Meridian go through?

• North America
• South America
• Asia
• Africa

Multiple Choice

How many time zones are there?

• 18
• 11
• 20
• 24

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the line at about 23.5⁰ South?

• Equator
• Prime Meridian
• Tropic of Capricorn
• Tropic of Cancer

Multiple Choice

What is located at 40*N, 105*W

• Fargo
• Denver
  Denver
• Boston
• Niagara Falls

Open Ended

What is one interesting fact you learned about the history of maps from today's lesson?