Unit 1 Test 1

Priya is creating a map for her school project. She wants to make sure that anyone who looks at her map understands what it is about. Why is adding a map title useful to the reader?

• tells the reader what the map is about

• tells the reader how to read the map

• tells the reader how to navigate using the map

• tells the reader what direction to go to reach the destination

What is the continent in GREEN?

• North America

• Europe

• Asia

• South America

• Australia

Which ocean is located between Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Southern Ocean?

• Atlantic

• Pacific

• Southern

• Arctic

• Indian

Which of the following is an example of RELATIVE location?

• Buccees is in Texas

• Next to Taco Bell

• 290 Elm Street

• 48* North, 179* East

• travel to Europe

What continent is the largest?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• North America

• South America

What is the definition of relative location?

• the exact spot at which a place is found on a globe

•  the distance of a place from the Prime Meridian

• the location of a place in relation to other places

• layers of thematic maps that give information about a plac

What major landform of the world is highlighted here?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Amazon Rainforest

• Rocky Mountains

• Gulf of America

• Sahara Desert

The black arrow is pointing to what major world landform?

• Andes Mountains

• Paricutin Volcano

• Himalayas

• Rocky Mountains

Which of the following tasks would most likely be performed by a cartographer?

• Analyzing soil samples from different regions.

• Designing and creating detailed maps for navigation.

• Studying the migration patterns of birds.

• Restoring ancient artifacts found in archaeological sites.

Rohan is using a map to navigate through a new city. Why is the map key an important part of the map for him?

• Analyze Data

• Planning for future land use

• Look at the effect of pollution

• Help understanding the symbols