Robinson Projection Map Quiz

What is the shape of the Earth as depicted in the Robinson projection map?

• Square

• Circle

• Oval

• Triangle

The Robinson projection map is known for accurately showing the size and shape of what geographical features?

• Mountains and valleys

• Rivers and lakes

• Continents near the equator

• Islands in the Pacific Ocean

Who created the Robinson projection map?

• Christopher Columbus

• Gerardus Mercator

• Arthur Robinson

• Ptolemy

In the Robinson projection map, which areas are distorted to match the shape of the map?

• The equator

• The poles

• The continents

• The oceans

If you were to continue north, what would be the next label after 75 degrees north?

What is the range of numbers along the lines of longitude?

What continents lie either wholly or partly north of the equator? List them all.

What three continents would you pass through if you traveled along the 30th parallel south?

What state would you be in you stood where the 70 degrees north and 150 degree west parallels meets?

What ocean is closest to the 90th degree north latitude?