Maps quiz

What is the imaginary line that divides the Northern Hemisphere from the Southern Hemisphere?

• Tropic of Cancer

• Tropic of Capricorn

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

What divides the time zones?

• Equator

• Borders

• Longitude

• Latitude

In what ways can aerial photos be taken?

• Drones

• Planes

• Cars

• Trains

• Helicopters

 According to the U.S. Geological Survey topographic maps, what color represents contour lines?

• Red

• Brown

• Black

• Blue

 According to the U.S. Geological Survey topographic maps, what color represents water features?

• Green

• Black

• Blue

• Orange

What expresses the relationship between distance or area on the map to the true distance or area on the earth’s surface?

• Relief

• Map key

• Satalite Images

• Map scale

Which line is 0 degrees longitude and the international dateline is 180 degrees longitude?

• Tropic of Capricorn

• Tropic of Cancer

• Prime Meridian

• Arctic Circle

Which is true about the relationship between the Arctic and Antarctic circle?

• The Arctic Circle is the same thing as the Antarctic circle.

• The Arctic Circle is north of the equator and the Antarctic circle is south of the equator.

• The Arctic Circle is south of the equator and the Antarctic circle is north of the equator.

• The Arctic circle is right next to the Antarctic circle.

What Hemisphere is the United States in?

• Southern Hemisphere

• Standard Hemisphere

• North American Hemisphere

• Northern Hemisphere

How many Standard time zones are there?

• 24

• 7

• 15

• 9