Exploring the World: Maps, Latitude, and Longitude
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the equator on a world map?
To divide the Earth into eastern and western hemispheres
To indicate the Earth's rotation axis
To mark the boundary between land and sea
To serve as a reference point for measuring latitude
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is the latitude of a location determined?
By measuring the distance north or south of the equator
By calculating the angle from the North Pole
By using the city's population size
By measuring the distance east or west of the prime meridian
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which city is located further north based on latitude?
New York
Paris
Los Angeles
Beijing
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the prime meridian used for?
To measure the distance north or south of the equator
To serve as a reference point for measuring longitude
To indicate the Earth's magnetic field
To divide the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the coordinates of Beijing in terms of latitude and longitude?
51.51 degrees north, 0.13 degrees west
34 degrees north, 118 degrees west
39.91 degrees north, 116.41 degrees east
48.86 degrees north, 2.35 degrees east
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are most maps drawn with the North Pole at the top?
To align with the Earth's magnetic field
Due to historical navigation practices
Because the Earth rotates in that direction
To make them easier to read
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference between a map and a globe?
A map is a flat representation, while a globe is spherical
A map is used for navigation, while a globe is decorative
A map is three-dimensional, while a globe is two-dimensional
A map shows only continents, while a globe shows oceans
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