How Maps Help Us Study History Quiz

Geographers use maps and _________ to represent Earth?

• globes

• Google Earth

• satellite pictures

• history books

The Earth is _____________.

• round

• flat

How many features does a map have?

• 9

• 8

• 10

• 7

What shows directions (north, south, east, west) on a map?

• arrows

• compass rose

• cross

• compass daisy

What are the imaginary lines that measure distances east and west of the prime meridian called?

• Longitude

• Latitude

What are the imaginary lines that measure distances north and south of the equator called?

• Longitude

• Latitude

What is a hemisphere?

• Half of the Earth

• All of the Earth

• A quarter of the Earth

• The middle of the Earth

How many hemispheres does Earth have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which maps show the features people have created, such as cities, states, provinces, territories, and countries?

• Political map

• Thermal map

• Physical map

What kind of maps use colors, symbols, lines, or dots to help you see patterns?

• Political map

• Thermal map

• Physical map