Section 2: Models of Earth Instructional Video and Quiz

A model of all or part of the Earth's surface as seen from above is called a ______.

A map's ______ relates distance on a map to a distance on Earth's surface.

• key
• compass
• scale
• degree

The equator is represented by which letter?

• A
• B

The prime meridian is represented by which letter?

• A
• B

The _______ is the imaginary line connecting North and South poles dividing Earth into Western and Eastern hemispheres.

A ____ is a single unit of a circle that helps scientists locate positions on Earth.

• point
• degree
• symbol
• inch

Which type of map projection has straight lines and land near the poles is distorted?

• Mercator projection
• Equal-area projection
• Conic projection