Maps and Globes

What is the purpose of a map?

• To visually represent geographical information.

• To predict the weather

• To play music

• To bake cookies

What is the difference between a map and a globe?

• The main difference between a map and a globe is that a map is flat and a globe is spherical.

• A map is three-dimensional while a globe is two-dimensional.

• A map is interactive while a globe is static.

• A map is used for navigation while a globe is used for decoration.

Why is it important to use a scale on a map?

• To determine actual distances between locations accurately.

• To hide important information

• To confuse readers with unnecessary details

• To make the map look more colorful

What are the cardinal directions on a compass rose?

• Red, Blue, Green, Yellow

• North, South, East, West

• North, East, South, West

• Up, Down, Left, Right

How do latitude and longitude lines help in locating a place on a map?

• Latitude and longitude lines provide specific coordinates that help in accurately locating a place on a map.

• Latitude and longitude lines are used for measuring temperature on a map.

• Latitude and longitude lines are only relevant for historical purposes on a map.

• Latitude and longitude lines are purely decorative on a map.

What is the significance of the Equator and the Prime Meridian?

• The Equator marks the center of the Earth, while the Prime Meridian marks the edge

• The Equator divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, while the Prime Meridian divides it into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

• The Equator and Prime Meridian are imaginary lines with no real significance

• The Equator and Prime Meridian are used for navigation in space, not on Earth

Explain the concept of a map key or legend.

• A map key or legend is a musical instrument used to navigate

• A map key or legend is a secret code used by pirates

• A map key or legend is a visual explanation of the symbols used on a map.

• A map key or legend is a type of treasure found on maps

What is the difference between a physical map and a political map?

• Geographical features vs. borders and cities

• Population vs. land area

• Climate vs. time zones

• Elevation vs. transportation routes

How does a globe represent the Earth?

• A globe represents the Earth by showing a flat map

• A globe represents the Earth by being a two-dimensional model

• A globe represents the Earth by providing a three-dimensional model of the planet.

• A globe represents the Earth by displaying only the Northern Hemisphere

Why are maps and globes important tools for geographers?

• Geographers prefer to rely on verbal descriptions rather than visual aids

• Maps and globes provide visual representations of the Earth's surface, aiding geographers in studying spatial relationships, patterns, and distributions of phenomena.

• Maps and globes are outdated tools that are no longer used by geographers

• Maps and globes are too expensive for geographers to access