Map Reading

The map shows latitude and longitude lines for a portion of North America. Points A and B represent two cities. Compared to the location of city A, the location of city B is at

• the same latitude, but a different longitude

• the same latitude and same longitude

• a different latitude and the same longitude

• a different latitude and different longitude

The contour lines on the map show the elevation of the land above sea level. Point X represents a location on the hill. Determine the elevation of location X.

• 700 ft

• 800 ft

• 650 ft

• 640 ft

Describe one piece of evidence on the map that indicates that the western side of the hill has the steepest slope.

• the lines are far apart

• the lines are close together

• there are no numbers

• the lines are curving

Which measurement can be used to determine if a specific place is located north or south of the equator?

• elevation in kilometers

• altitude in kilometers

• longitude in degrees

• latitude in degrees

Identify the fossil that would most likely be found at 20° S, 40° W.

• Cynognathus

• Glossopteris

• Lystrosaurus

• Mesosaurus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

What is the approximate latitude and longitude of location X?

• 42.5° N, 77.5° E

• 42.5° N, 77.5° W

• 42.5° S, 77.5° E

• 42.5° S, 77.5° W

A camper walked from point A to point B by taking a path shown by the dotted line. What is the approximate distance the camper walked?

• 1.5 miles

• 2.5 miles

• 3.0 miles

• 3.5 miles

What is a possible elevation of point C?

• 75 feet

• 85 feet

• 95 feet

• 105 feet

If it is 9 a.m. in the Eastern Time Zone, what time is it in the Pacific Time Zone?

• 3 am

• 6 am

• 6 pm

• 9 pm

What body of water is bordered by both Spain and Greece

• Atlantic Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea

• Black Sea