SOL Review: Map Skills and Physical Geography

Which city is closest to the Prime Meridian?

• Abuja

• Lagos

• Ibadan

• London

How far apart are Abuja and Lagos?

(Use the map scale to estimate the distance.)

• 300 miles

• 1000 miles

• 50 miles

• 600 miles

What type of map is this?

• Mercator

• Robinson

• Interrupted

• Polar

What direction (NE, NW, SE, or SW) is Abuja from Ibadan?

• NE

• NW

• SE

• SW

Based on what you know about geography, what country is shown in the map?

• Nigeria

• India

• Chile

• Japan

What is the absolute location of Abuja?

• 9° N, 7° E

• 10° N, 8° E

• 8° N, 6° E

• 7° N, 5° E

Which map is a Mercator map?

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Which map is an Interrupted map?

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Which map is a Robinson map?

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Which map is a Polar map?

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