Understanding Maps

The map feature in the lower-left corner is the ____________.

• legend

• equator

• map scale

• prime meridian

Points a & e are located on the ____________.

• prime meridian

• north pole

• equator

• 90^o latitude

The _____________ of point d is 90^o East.

• longitude

• meridian

• latitude

• prime meridian

This type of projection distorts the size of areas near the _______.

• poles

• equator

• parallels

• latitude

Point c has the the highest ____________.

• longitude

• latitude

• map scale

• map legend

Which map features are used to find locations?

• map legends

• contour lines

• latitude & longitude lines

• map scales

Which mapping option best represents the shapes of areas near the equator?

• cylindrical projections

• computer projections

• map projections

• conical projections

Which mapping option shows differences in elevation of the land?

• cylindrical

• geologic

• topographic

• conical

How are remote sensing data commonly used?

• predict surface geology

• monitor changes in land

• change contour intervals

• they are not used

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

An area of Earth where the time is the same is a _____ ______.