Geography Quiz

What is the difference between a map and a globe?

• A globe is a 3D sphere and a map is 2D (flat).

• A map is 3D (flat) and a globe is 2D (sphere).

• A globe includes the names of all cities, states, and countries.

• A map is a sphere and a globe is flat.

Which of the following represents an imaginary line that divides the Earth into Eastern and Western hemispheres?

• meridians

• parallels

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

Which of the following represents an imaginary line that divides the Earth into Northern and Southern hemispheres?

• meridians

• parallels

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

What is the type of map that has characteristics related to government, like borders and capital cities?

• Topographical

• Physical

• Political

• Population

Which type of map would you use to show the physical features of a region, such as mountains and rivers?

• Climate

• Political

• Physical

• Topographical

Which of the following is a tool used to determine direction on a map?

• Scale

• Legend

• Compass Rose

• Grid

Which of the following is used to measure the distance between two points on a map?

• Scale

• Compass Rose

• Legend

• Grid

What is the purpose of a map legend?

• To display the map's title

• To indicate the direction of north

• To provide information about symbols used on the map

• To show the scale of the map

Which type of map would you use to understand the climate patterns of a region?

• Climate

• Physical

• Topographical

• Political

What is the function of a grid on a map?

• To indicate political boundaries

• To show elevation

• To help locate places using coordinates

• To measure distances