Ch. 1 Lesson 2

Longitude on a map measures

• directions east and west of the equator

• directions east and west of the prime meridian

• directions north and south of the equator

• directions north and south of the prime meridian

Latitude on a map measures

• directions east and west of the equator

• directions east and west of the prime meridian

• directions north and south of the equator

• directions north and south of the prime meridian

Geographers divide Earth into equal halves called

• hemispheres

• projections

• coordinates

• the geographic grid

The map feature that lists and explains the symbols and colors used on a map is called

• scale

• legend

• title

• compass rose

A political map can help you find all the following except

• the natural resources of an area

• the size and shape of the area

• where on Earth's surface the area is located

• who are the area's neighbors

A thematic map can help you find

• in which direction rivers flow

• the mountains and plateaus in the area

• county boundaries

• where and when key battles took place

Physical maps can help you answers the following questions except

• Are there mountains or plateaus in the area?

• Near what physical features do most people live?

• In which direction do rivers flow?

• What is the size and shape of the area?

Which map projection is the most used in textbooks?

• Mercator

• Homolosine

• Robinson

• Benson

The following are advantages of using a map except

• it shows the Earth's true shape and size

• it is flat

• it is easy to measure distances

• it can be drawn to size

Who was the Greek astronomer known for his book Geography that was useful in creating maps?

• Magellan

• Ptolemy

• Columbus

• Moby