Map Reading + Longitude/Latitude

Based on these maps, Brazil experiences the greatest amount of rainfall at an elevation that is -

• Greater than 930 feet

• Lower than 490 feet

• At 1,640 feet

• At 6,560 feet

Temperature and precipitation are characteristics of -

• longitude

• latitude

• vegetation

• climate

According to this map, which numbered state has the highest population growth rate?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which city is located closest to the prime meridian?

• Montreal, Canada

• London, England

• Moscow, Russia

• Stockholm, Sweden

What are the climate characteristics of low-latitude nations?

• Warm summers and cold winters

• Warm summers and warm winters

• Cool summers and cold winters

• Cool summers and warm winters

30°N, 120°E is located within the continent of —

• Asia

• Europe

• Australia

• North America

Distortion is a problem when mapping Earth because —

• Earth’s curved surface is transferred to a flat surface

• current map-producing technology is limited

• Earth’s populations are constantly changing

• climate conditions are difficult to measure

According to this map, in which of these countries are three different religions practiced?

• Laos

• Cambodia

• Thailand

• Malaysia

Which climate best characterizes the high latitudes?

• Tropical

• Subarctic

• Humid continental

• Marine west coast

Which country contains the latitude and longitude 15*S and 45*W?

• Brazil

• Italy

• Madagascar

• Australia