Maps & Globes & Location

What is a person who produces maps called?

• geographer
• navigator
• cartographer
• topographer

What is a con of using a map instead of a globe?

• Maps can distort geographical features.
• Maps are always more accurate than globes.
• Maps are easier to carry than globes.
• Maps provide a 3D perspective of the Earth.

Identify one pro of using a map?

• Maps provide a visual representation of an area, and be folded up to transport easily.

• Maps are only useful for tourists.
• Maps are always outdated and inaccurate.
• Maps can be easily replaced by GPS devices.

What is a Mercator projection?

• A spherical map projection used for global navigation.
• A type of map that only shows political boundaries.

• A flat map projection that accurately represents size and distance.
• A cylindrical map projection that distorts size and distance, preserving angles for navigation.

What type of map shows political boundries?

What type of reference map shows phyical geographic features like deserts, forests, lakes, and mountains?

• Political map
• Climate map
• Physical map
• Topographic map

Which one is an example of "relative location"?

• A city located at a specific address.
• A city that is the capital of a country.
• A city known for its historical landmarks.
• A city located north of another city.

What is "absolute location"?

• Absolute location is determined by local landmarks.
• Absolute location is the distance from one place to another.
• Absolute location refers to a place's general area.
• Absolute location is the precise geographic coordinates of a place.

Where is the equator located?

• The equator runs through the United States.
• The equator is found at the North Pole.
• The equator is located at 0 degrees latitude.
• The equator is located at 90 degrees latitude.

What lines specify the position of a point on the Earth's surface north or south of the equator?

• Lines of longitude
• Equator lines
• Tropic lines
• Lines of latitude