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Maps and Map Projections Quiz

Authored by Rebecca Burley

Geography

9th Grade

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Maps and Map Projections Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why have maps been created for thousands of years?

To display the Earth's flat surface

To claim lands, mark borders, plan military actions, and assist in mining, farming, and exploration

To show the exact size of countries

To avoid any distortions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major reason why maps are distorted?

Because the Earth is flat

Because the Earth is spherical

Because maps are made of paper

Because maps are drawn by hand

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How were maps originally made according to the text?

By using mathematical formulas

By shining a lamp inside a transparent globe to trace projected images on a screen

By drawing them by hand

By using satellite images

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a type of map projection mentioned in the text?

Cylindrical

Conic

Planar

Spherical

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are cylindrical projections commonly used?

Because they are the most accurate

Because navigators prefer their straight north-south lines

Because they are easy to draw

Because they show the entire globe without distortion

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a notable characteristic of the Mercator projection?

It shows the exact size of all countries

It makes British and other European land appear larger than they are

It is the most accurate projection

It is the oldest map projection

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main characteristic of conic projections?

The sides of the cone touch the globe at one or two parallels of latitude.

The projection touches the North or South Pole.

They are used for mapping the entire world.

They are used for mapping small areas.

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