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Map Types and Features Quiz

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6th Grade

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Map Types and Features Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are longitude and latitude used for?

Measure temperature

Identify locations on Earth's surface

Calculate distance

Predict weather

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the Equator represented on a map?

0° longitude

0° latitude

90° latitude

180° longitude

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you abbreviate North on a map?

N

S

E

W

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is absolute location?

The location of a place in relation to other places

The exact latitude and longitude of a place

The climate of a place

The population of a place

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is relative location?

The exact latitude and longitude of a place

The location of a place in relation to other places

The climate of a place

The population of a place

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do maps distort the size and shape of landmasses?

Because they are flat and the Earth is round

Because they are hand-drawn

Because they use incorrect data

Because they are outdated

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a vernacular region?

A region defined by formal boundaries

A region defined by physical characteristics

A region defined by people's perception

A region defined by political boundaries

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