Map Projections and Remote Sensing

Map Projections and Remote Sensing

9th - 12th Grade

25 Qs

quiz-placeholder

Similar activities

Kuiz Formatif SVM2 SEM4 2023

Kuiz Formatif SVM2 SEM4 2023

10th Grade

20 Qs

Eletromagnetic Spetrum

Eletromagnetic Spetrum

7th - 10th Grade

20 Qs

เทคโนโลยีอวกาศ

เทคโนโลยีอวกาศ

6th - 12th Grade

20 Qs

Chandrayan 3 Mission Quiz

Chandrayan 3 Mission Quiz

11th Grade

20 Qs

SpaceOut'22 Pre-Event

SpaceOut'22 Pre-Event

5th - 12th Grade

20 Qs

Q1L4 EARTHQUAKE

Q1L4 EARTHQUAKE

11th - 12th Grade

20 Qs

Hello Universe

Hello Universe

9th Grade

20 Qs

Astronomy Final Exam Review

Astronomy Final Exam Review

11th - 12th Grade

20 Qs

Map Projections and Remote Sensing

Map Projections and Remote Sensing

Assessment

Quiz

Science

9th - 12th Grade

Medium

NGSS
MS-ESS2-2, MS-PS4-2

Standards-aligned

Created by

LAURA PERRY

Used 19+ times

FREE Resource

AI

Enhance your content in a minute

Add similar questions
Adjust reading levels
Convert to real-world scenario
Translate activity
More...

25 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of map projections?

To create a three-dimensional representation of the Earth

To remove distortion in size and shape of land masses

To accurately depict the cardinal directions

To navigate marine travel

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the advantage of the Mercator map projection?

Accurate depiction of ocean

Minimizes distortion in size and shape

Easy navigation with precise direction

Maintains equal area for all land masses

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the disadvantage of the Mercator map projection?

Creates bias in perception of developed and less developed countries

Distorts the size of land masses near the poles

Difficult to interpret information

Interrupts the land masses

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

The map feature in the lower-left corner is the ____________.

legend

equator

map scale

prime meridian

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

Points a & e are located on the ____________.

prime meridian

north pole

equator

90o latitude

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which map features are used to find locations?

map legends

contour lines

latitude & longitude lines

map scales

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

Which mapping option shows differences in elevation of the land?

cylindrical

geologic

topographic

conical

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Google

Continue with Google

Email

Continue with Email

Classlink

Continue with Classlink

Clever

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Microsoft

Apple

Apple

Others

Others

Already have an account?