Chapters 1-2 Test

A scale model of the Earth is known as______.

• globe

• map

• cartographers

• great circle route

These people are known as mapmakers; they transfer information from 3D globe to 2D maps.

• globe

• map

• cartographers

• great circle route

A ______ map emphasizes a single idea or a particular kind of information about an area.

• physical

• political

• thematic

A ________ projection shows the Earth centered in such a way that a straight line coming from the center to any other point represents the shortest distance.

• planar

• cylindrical

• conic

• map projection

A ________ projection shows the globe as a cylinder and most accurate near the Equator.

• planar

• cylindrical

• conic

• map projection

A ________ projection comes from placing a cone over part of a globe; best suited for showing limited east-west areas.

• planar

• cylindrical

• conic

• map projection

Geography is often said to begin with ___________.

• location

• grid system

• hemisphere

• latitude

Lines that cross one another form a pattern called a ___________ that helps you find exact places on Earth.

• location

• grid system

• hemisphere

• latitude

The highest point on Earth and is located in South Asia is known as______________.

• Mount Everest

• Isthmus

• Panama

• Peninsula

At the very center of the planet is a super-hot but solid _______________.

• mantle

• crust

• inner core

• plate