Unit 0: Maps

The map above represents what kind of map projection?

• A homolosine projection with continuity of landmasses

• A gnomic projection with distortions of bodies of water

• A Robinson projection with distortions at the equator

• A Mercator projection with distorted land areas

The map above illustrates

• a Robinson projection map.

• a contour map.

• a Mercator projection map.

• a Peters projection map.

Latitude lines measure

• distance north and south of the equator

• distance east and west of the equator

Lines of longitude

• measure distance north and south of the prime meridian

• measure distance east and west of the prime meridian

Which hemisphere is America located in?

• Northwest

• Northeast

• Southwest

• Southeast

Which feature of the grid system is identified on the map in RED?

• The equator

• The prime meridian

• The southern hemisphere

• The eastern hemisphere

Which feature of the grid system is identified on the map in YELLOW?

• The equator

• The prime meridian

• The southern hemisphere

• The eastern hemisphere

Latitude and longitude are used to measure

• absolute location

• relative location

A map showing mountains, rivers, oceans, elevation is what type of map?

• Political
• Physical
• Thematic
• Nothing

A map showing boundaries of countries is what type of map?

• Political
• Physical
• Thematic
• Nothing