Mapping the World Quiz

What is the main purpose of a map?

• To show the weather

• To show locations and directions

• To display advertisements

• To play games

What do lines of latitude measure?

• Distance from the prime meridian

• Distance from the equator

• Distance from the North Pole

• Distance from the South Pole

What is the prime meridian?

• 0° latitude

• 0° longitude

• 90° latitude

• 90° longitude

Which hemisphere is located above the equator?

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

What technology is used to create the most accurate maps today?

• Surveyors

• Satellites

• Compasses

• Telescopes

What is a cartographer?

• A person who makes maps

• A person who studies stars

• A person who builds houses

• A person who writes books

What do GPS receivers use to determine exact positions on Earth?

• Signals from three satellites

• Signals from one satellite

• Signals from the moon

• Signals from the sun

What is the equator?

• 0° latitude

• 0° longitude

• 90° latitude

• 90° longitude

How are longitude lines drawn on a map?

• From east to west

• From north to south

• From the equator to the poles

• From the prime meridian to the equator

What is the main advantage of using maps?

• They are colorful

• They help us understand our place in the world

• They are easy to fold

• They are made of paper