Maps and Geography

How do latitude lines differ from longitude lines?

What are latitude and longitude used for?

• Measuring time zones

• Identifying locations on Earth

• Calculating distances between cities

• Predicting weather patterns

What are the different types of maps mentioned in the text?

• Physical, Political, and Thematic

• Historical, Economic, and Social

• Topographic, Climate, and Population

• Road, Satellite, and Weather

Understanding maps and geography is essential for interpreting and navigating the ___

Why are map projections crucial for representing the Earth on a map?

• To show accurate distances between locations

• To display the true shape of continents

• To maintain the correct direction between points

• To accurately represent the Earth's surface on a flat map

Longitude lines run north-south and measure ___-west.

How do map projections distort size, shape, distance, or direction?