Geography Self-Check Quiz

What is the disadvantage of a map compared to a globe?

• A map distorts properties like distance.

• A map shows little detail.

• A map indicates actual distances.

• A map is very large.

A planar projection map is most useful for

• finding the shortest distance between two places particularly at the Poles.

• visualizing overall shape and size of land.

• sea navigation.

• mapping the continents.

Which of the following is most accurately represented on a cylindrical projection map?

• the oceans

• the Equator

• the continents

• the Poles

A mathematical formula used to represent the curved surface of the Earth on the flat surface of a map is

• a cylindrical projection.

• a planar projection.

• a map projection.

• a conic projection.

Which type of projection produces relatively accurate shapes on a map?

• a cylindrical projection

• a planar projection

• a map projection

• a conic projection

What happens to the Poles on a Robinson projection?

• their shape appears to be perfectly maintained

• they appear to be significantly larger areas

• they appear to be slightly flattened

• their distance from the Equator appears longer than it actually is

Which is an example of an absolute location?

• south of London

• the Northern hemisphere

• 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue

• 30°N latitude, 150°W longitude

To find relative location, first find

• latitude lines.

• a reference point.

• longitude lines.

• a map projection.

A cartographer wants to create a generalized map focused on a country in Africa and the surrounding countries that border it. What type of map should the cartographer make?

• a large-scale map

• a physical map

• a small-scale map

• a thematic map

Which of the following collects visual information about Earth?

• transmitters

• GPS

• GIS

• satellites