World Geography SOL 1

Latitude is:

• distance a place is east or west of the equator.

• distance a place is east or west of the Prime Meridian.

• distance a place is north or south of the equator.

• shortest distance between two places.

Answer explanation

Latitude lines run in an east-west direction but measure distances north or south of the equator.

Which of the following parts of a map is used to show absolute location?

• directional indicator

• latitude & longitude

• legend or key

• scale guide

Answer explanation

Absolute or exact location is determined using precise points therfore the best answer is latitude & longitude.

Which is NOT used to show the relative location of a place?

• direction in relation to a landmark

• distance from other places

• proximity to natural resources

• latitude & longitude

Answer explanation

Latitude and longitude are used to determine exact or absolute location.

Relative location is determined by describing where a place is most often in relation to another place.

What part of a map shows the approximate distance between two places?

• compass rose or directional indicator

• latitude and longitude

• legend

• scale guide

What part of a map is used to identify map orientation?

• compass rose

• latitude and longitude

• legend

• scale guide

Answer explanation

Remember the terms compass rose & directional indicator mean the same thing.

A compass rose shows direction or orientation on a map.

All maps are:

• flat representations of the earth's surface

• more accurate than globes

• three-dimensional representations of the earth's surface

• used for the same purpose

A ______ map gives specific data or information on a single topic.

• thematic

• physical

• topographic

• general purpose

Answer explanation

Themes are main ideas that authors are trying to convey. Each map has a specific purpose or theme. Physical, topographic and general purpose are TYPES of thematic maps each with a particular purpose.

Which thematic map would be best used to determine the type of natural vegetation that might grow in a particular region?

• climate

• economic

• population

• resource

Answer explanation

Each climate has specific weather & vegetation native to it.

Also, there are 12 climates found throughout the world.

Political maps show:

• boundaries of countries, states & cities

• features such as lakes, rivers & mountains

• major leaders of a nation

• major political parties of a nation

Answer explanation

In geography, political maps show political boundaries.

On physical maps, the color blue most often indicates/represents

• bodies of water

• landmasses

• vegetation

• elevation