Chapter 2: Maps, Globes, and Geographic Tools

What is a physical map used to show?

• Political boundaries

• Natural features like mountains and rivers

• Population density

• Road networks

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Which direction is directly opposite to North on a compass rose?

• East

• South

• West

• Northeast

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Why is a map scale important?

• It shows the type of map

• It indicates the distance between locations on the map

• It displays the compass directions

• It identifies the map's title

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What is the main purpose of latitude and longitude?

• To measure temperature

• To locate places on Earth

• To show elevation

• To indicate time zones

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If your body is facing towards the East, which direction is to the left?

• North

• South

• West

• Northeast

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Mason and Aiden are planning a hiking trip and are looking at a map. How does a map scale help them understand the real distance between two points on the map?

• By showing the type of terrain

• By helping them understand the distance they plan to travel

• By indicating the direction

• By displaying the map's legend

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Which type of map would best show the amount of people who live in a region?

• Physical map

• Political map

• Population map

• Climate map

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Which type of map would you use to plan a road trip?

• Physical map

• Political map

• Road map

• Climate map

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If you are at 0 degrees latitude, where are you?

• At the Prime Meridian

• At the Equator

• At the North Pole

• At the South Pole

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How does understanding latitude and longitude help in navigation?

• By showing the type of terrain

• By providing a grid system to pinpoint locations

• By indicating the direction

• By displaying the map's legend

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