Geography Tools Quiz

What are geography tools used for?

• Measure distance

• Find locations

• Give context to an area

• All of the above

What tool is used to show direction?

• Map

• Globe

• Compass

• Atlas

What does length represent?

• Vertical lines

• Horizontal lines

• Hills, valleys and plateaus

• Street names and house locations

What does latitude represent?

• Vertical lines

• Horizontal lines

• Hills, valleys and plateaus

• Street names and house locations

What does a map show?

• Details or information such as street names and house locations

• A spherical map of the Earth

• A large book of different maps

• A diagram showing a place

What does a globe show?

• Details or information such as street names and house locations

• A spherical map of the Earth

• A large book of different maps

• A diagram showing a place

What is the purpose of a legend or key on a map?

• To explain what the symbols on a map mean

• To measure distance

• To find locations

• To understand geographic data

What is the purpose of a GPS?

• To explain what symbols on a map mean

• To measure distance

• To find locations

• To understand geographic data

What is the purpose of GIS?

• To explain what symbols on a map mean

• To measure distance

• To find locations

• To understand geographic data

What is the purpose of a compass?

• Show direction

• Measure distance

• Find locations

• Understand geographical data