Mapping Earth's Surface Unit Quiz

What is topography?

• The study of maps
• The shape of the land including elevation, relief, and landforms
• The process of creating globes
• The measurement of ocean depths

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main types of landforms?

• Plains
• Mountains
• Plateaus
• Valleys

What is the difference between a mountain range and a mountain system?

• A mountain range is larger than a mountain system
• A mountain system includes multiple mountain ranges
• A mountain range is only found near oceans
• There is no difference

What is a landform region?

• A small area with many different types of landforms
• A large area where the topography is mainly one type of landform
• A region without any landforms
• An area only found in coastal regions

What is the main difference between a map and a globe?

• A map is three-dimensional while a globe is flat
• A map represents only part of Earth's surface while a globe represents the entire surface
• A globe uses symbols while a map doesn't
• A map is always more accurate than a globe

What does 'scale' refer to in mapmaking?

• The size of the map
• The colors used on the map
• The relation of distance on a map to actual distance on Earth
• The number of symbols used

What is the equator?

• An imaginary line connecting the North and South Poles
• The longest line of latitude
• An imaginary line dividing Earth into Eastern and Western hemispheres
• An imaginary line dividing Earth into Northern and Southern hemispheres

What is the Prime Meridian?

• The longest line of longitude
• An imaginary line connecting the North and South Poles
• An imaginary line dividing Earth into Eastern and Western hemispheres
• The equator

What do lines of latitude measure?

• Distance east or west of the Prime Meridian
• Distance north or south of the equator
• Elevation above sea level
• The curvature of the Earth

What is a degree in the context of Earth's geography?

• A measure of temperature
• 1/360 of a way around a circle
• A unit of distance equal to 1 km
• The angle between latitude and longitude lines