Module 1- World Geography

Latitude lines run

• East to West
• North to South

What is this object known as?

• map symbol
• map key
• map scale
• compass rose

What is the latitude of New Orleans?

• 90*W
• 30*N
• 30*W
• 90*E

What direction is indicated by the number 5?

• northeast
• northwest
• southeast
• southwest

The __________ Map Projection is used in textbooks because it is the most accurate of the three map projections.

• Mercator

• Robinson

• Goode's

What kind of map Illustrates physical, or naturally occurring features or natural resources (Ex: Mountains, Rivers, Oceans, Elevation)

• Physical Map

• Topo Map

• Political Map

• Special Purpose Map

What kind of map identifies state and national boundaries, cities, roads, and man made structures (Ex: States, Territories, Countries)

• Physical Map

• Topo Map

• Political Map

• Special Purpose Map

What is the name of this projection? It is very distorted at the poles and is used for ship navigation.

• Robinson

• Mercator

• Polar

• Winks-Trippel

The boundary between two plates that collide with one another.

• Divergent Plate Boundary
• Convergent Plate Boundary
• Transform Plate Boundary
• Subversive Plate Boundary

A break in the rock created by pressure and movement in the rock. 

• Fault
• Mid-Ocean Ridge
• Ocean Trench
• Focus