CHAPTER 3- EARTH SCIENCE 8°

It is a simplified image that is a model of part of the surface of the earth.

• sphere

• map

• projection

• globe

Aviation maps and maps of the ocean used by sailors are called:

• maps

• charts

• globe

• cartography

Mapmakers are called:

• pilots

• biographers

• cartographers

• biologists

Recognizable places that help us to find our position better.

• map

• landmarks

• globe

• topographic

The main horizontal- latitude line is called:

How many miles are there in one degree?

• 60 miles

• 69 miles

• 79 miles

• 1 mile

Write the meaning of GPS:

If the map projection touches the Equator it is called?

• oblique

• equatorial

• polar

• projection

This type of map shows names, boundaries, and shapes of countries, states, counties, cities and towns

• equatorial

• geographic

• political

• topographic

This map shows elevation and landform information.

• geographic

• topographic

• oblique

• political