Mapping Our World Test

What is the equator? (Pages 4&5)

• A. a solid line connecting the North and South poles

• B. an image or drawing of a place in the real world

• C. an imaginary line that divides the Earth into two hemispheres

How to determine the distance between two places on a map? (Pages 6&7)

• A. using symbols on the legend as a key

• measuring the distance with a ruler and comparing it to the scale (sequence)

• checking the inserted map and looking for more details

How does the Robinson projection differ from others? (Pages 10&11)

• The direction and shape on the projection are correct.

• The continents have the correct size and shape.

• Nothing on it is absolutely correct or completely incorrect. (compare and contrast)

What is topography? (Pages 12&13)

• a map showing boundaries

• number of people per square foot

• surface of the earth (details)

How do scientists map the ocean floor? (Pages 16&17)

• They send sound waves from ships to the ocean floor and back. (details)

• They send satellites with remote sensors to the ocean floor.

• They use cameras to photograph the ocean floor.

An address indicates the exact ___ (page 2)

• location

• direction

The upper half of the Earth is ___ (page 5)

• Northern Hemisphere

• equator

Symbols on the map are explained in ___ (page 6)

• compass

• legend

Long ago, people created maps using tools such as ____ (page 14)

• telescopes

• networks

Maps can show information such as ____

• globes

• borders