Ch. 1 Quiz

What is an example of a geographic pattern?

• a river that flows between two mountains

• an ocean located near the North Pole

• several cities located near bodies of water

• several islands off the coast of a continent

What do geographers use the Global Positioning System to determine?

• absolute location

• land use

• population density

• relative location

What divides the Western Hemisphere from the Eastern Hemisphere?

• the equator

• the prime meridian

• the Tropic of Cancer

• the Tropic of Capricorn

How do cartographers show elevation?

• color

• compass rose

• labels

• locator globe

What does the Mercator map projection show accurately making it useful for navigators?

• area

• continent shape

• direction

• ocean shape