Earth & Space Practice Test 1

A way of representing the spherical Earth on a flat surface.

• Map Projection
• Distortion

Which projection is this?

• Conic
• Mercator
• Eckert IV
• Robinson

The change in shape, size, or location of a place when shown on a map.

• Map Projection
• Distortion

Which projection is this?

• Robinson
• Mercator
• Eckert IV
• Goode's Homolosine

 A disadvantage to the Mercator would be

• show true directions
• landsize is distorted or misrepresented
• used for marine navigation
• most commonly used map

What is the approximate location of G?

• 100^oW, 40^oN
• 40^oN, 100^oW
• 40^oS, 100^oW
• 40^oN, 100^oE

What are the coordinates for the RED Circle?

• 40*S, 70*E

• 40*N, 30*W

• 0*, 130*W

• 10*N, 150*E

Which of the following letter is at approximately 60 degrees S, 40 degrees W? 

• A
• D
• E
• H

What is the name of the line at zero degrees longitude?

• Equator
• Prime Meridian
• North Pole
• South Pole

What is the name of this line at 0 degrees latitude?

• Prime Meridian
• Equator
• North Pole
• South Pole