Chapter 3 Mapping

Which of the following is a good example of a cylindrical projection?

• a globe
• a mercator projection
• an equal-area map
• compass rose

What model of the Earth has distortion?

• globe
• map
• meridian
• latitude

Which of the following connects points of equal elevation?

• contour lines
• legend
• distortion
• latitude

What line connects the North and South Poles?

• axis
• north
• equator
• sphere

What color is normally used to indicate contour lines on a topographical map?

• black
• brown
• pink
• blue

Which direction does a compass needle point?

• to the Prime Meridian
• to the magnetic north pole
• along the Earth's axis
• to true north

What is a model of the Earth’s surface?

• a landmark
• a map
• a sphere
• a circumference

What type of relief does a flat area have?

• high
• large
• contour
• small

On a topographic map, what is used to show elevation?

• relief
• blue lines
• contour lines
• an open circle

The imaginary circle halfway between the poles is the ____________________.

• elevation
• prime meridian
• equator
• cardinal directions