Understanding Geography and Maps

Understanding Geography and Maps

8th Grade

14 Qs

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Understanding Geography and Maps

Understanding Geography and Maps

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14 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

Political Map

boundaries, cities, countries

topography, rivers, mountains

climate zones, vegetation, wildlife

historical events, timelines, figures

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

Topographic Map

uses contour lines to show elevation

is a type of political map

displays only water bodies

is used for weather forecasting

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

Compass Rose

A symbol showing directions (N, S, E, W)

A type of flower found in gardens

A navigational tool for measuring distance

A decorative element in architecture

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

Equator

0° latitude, divides north and south hemispheres

23.5° latitude, marks the Tropic of Cancer

45° latitude, the midpoint between the poles

90° latitude, the North Pole

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

Grid Coordinates

numbers or letters used to pinpoint a location on a map

a type of map that shows elevation

a system for measuring time zones

a method for calculating distances between cities

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

Map Grid

system of intersecting lines to locate places

a type of map that shows only roads

a collection of geographical features

a method for measuring distances on a map

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

Prime Meridian

0° longitude, divides east and west hemispheres

90° longitude, divides north and south hemispheres

45° latitude, divides eastern and western hemispheres

180° longitude, marks the International Date Line

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