Unit 1 Review

1. 33°N latitude, 112°W longitude is near _____________

• CA

• MI

• GA

• KY

Distortion is a problem when mapping Earth because

• 1.  Earth’s curved surface is transferred to a flat surface

•  current map-producing technology is limited

  
  

• Earth’s populations are constantly changing

• climate conditions are difficult to measure

  
  

1. 35°N latitude, 78°W longitude ________________________________________

• Raleigh

• Denver

• Pheonix

• Lincoln

A map that focuses on showing landforms and elevation is called a:

• Climate

• thematic

• politcal

• physical

The compass rose is an essential part of a map. Which cardinal direction does it typically show?

• N,S,SE,NW

• N, E, S, W

• NE, SE, NW, SW

• U,D,L,R

What is the purpose of a scale on a map?

•  To indicate cardinal directions

  
  

• To show longitude and latitude lines

  
  

• To represent distances on the map

• To display the key (legend) of the map

  
  

Which direction is directly opposite to the east?

• North

• East

• South

• West

Why are bar graphs useful for identifying trends and patterns?

• They can only display data for a single category at a time.

• They make comparing data between categories or groups easy.

• They are not suitable for visualizing data in presentations.

• They require complex data analysis skills to interpret.

What information does a map's grid system provide?

• absolute locations

• human characters

• physical characteristics

• relative locations

1. 43°N latitude, 79°W longitude _______________________________________5

• Fargo

• Niagra Falls

• Lincoln

• Portland