Geo Start Test #'s 1-14

Geo Start 1: How are maps and globes alike?

• both only show the northern hemisphere

• both show continents, oceans, rivers, etc.

• both are spherical

• both are flat

Geo Start #3: What does a compass rose show?

• directions N, S, E, and W

• latitude and longitude

• scale

• continents

Geo Start #3: The ______ shows what the symbols on a map mean.

• map key

• scale

• inset globe

• compass rose

Geo Start #4: Scale is _______

• distance on a map that represents the distance on Earth.

• the caardinal directions on a mpa

• legend is the map key on a map

• the degrees that measure latitude

Geo Start #5: What type of map shows countries, capitals, and major cities?

• political map

• physical map

• road map

• population map

Geo Start #5: What type of map shows features like mountains, rivers, etc.?

• political map

• physical map

• road map

• population map

Geo Start #5: What map has contour lines and shows elevation?

• topographical map

• physical map

• road map

• weather map

Geo Start #6: Which of the following is NOT one of the seven continents?

• North America

• Africa

• Russia

• Asia

Geo Start #6: A continent is a _______.

• large landmass on Earth

• large island

• half of the Earth

• region

Geo Start #7: Which ocean is located to the east of North America and west of Europe?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Artic Ocea