Understanding Absolute Location in Geography

Understanding Absolute Location in Geography

9th - 12th Grade

18 Qs

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Understanding Absolute Location in Geography

Understanding Absolute Location in Geography

Assessment

Passage

Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Easy

Created by

Kristen Whiley

Used 3+ times

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18 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the relative location of a place tell you?


the longitude and latitude of a place

where a place is compared to another place

the map projection being used to show a place

which symbol shows a place on a map

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary method for determining absolute location in geography?

Using latitude and longitude

Using street addresses

Using landmarks

Using postal codes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How do latitude lines run on the Earth's surface?

Parallel to the Equator

From the North Pole to the South Pole

Diagonally across continents

In a circular pattern

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What technology uses a network of satellites to provide location data?

Global Positioning System (GPS)

Radio towers

Weather balloons

Underwater cables

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What does the Geographic Coordinate System use to describe locations on Earth?

Numerical coordinates

Color codes

Alphabetical codes

Symbolic representations

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Why is the Geographic Coordinate System important for cartography and navigation?

It ensures consistent and accurate location data

It provides colorful maps

It simplifies language translation

It reduces the need for physical maps

7.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Media Image

Match the following

Absolute Location

This location never changes

Toponym

North, south, East and West are

Human Interaction

The name given to places on earth

Cardinal Directions

Humans' involvement with the earth and other humans is

Relative Location

A place relative to another place defines

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