Topic 1 Test Review

Which absolute location is farthest from the Equator?

• 2° N, 45° E

• 60° S, 10° W

• 18° S, 120° E

• 8° N, 77° W

Which absolute location is closest to the Equator?

• 5° S, 30° E

• 45° N, 60° W

• 22° S, 100° E

• 38° N, 120° W

Which basic question of geography can be answered by consulting lines of latitude and longitude?

• How did it get there?

• Why is it there?

• What is it like there?

• Where is it?

Which scenario best demonstrates the use of GPS technology?

• A hiker checks a paper map to find a trail in a national park.

• A tourist uses a smartphone app to get turn-by-turn directions to a museum.

• A student draws a map of their neighborhood from memory.

• A pilot studies a printed chart before a flight.

Which of the following is an example of using GPS technology?

• A driver follows road signs to reach a destination.

• A cyclist uses a GPS device to track their route during a race.

• A teacher draws a world map on the board.

• A camper reads a compass to find north.

Select the two correct answers. Which of the following are considered physical characteristics of a place?

• mountains

• architecture

• rivers

• customs

Select the two correct answers. Which of the following are considered human characteristics of a place?

• mountains

• education

• rivers

• religion

Select ALL that apply. What are some reasons why flat maps are often preferred over globes for geographic study?

• Maps can display specific features such as roads and political boundaries more clearly than globes.

• Maps always represent the Earth's surface without any distortion.

• Maps are easier to carry and use for navigation than globes.

• Maps can show the true size of continents and oceans better than globes.

Select ALL that apply. Why might geographers choose to use flat maps instead of globes for certain tasks?

• Maps can be easily folded or stored, making them more convenient than globes.

• Maps provide a completely accurate representation of the Earth's curved surface.

• Maps can focus on particular regions or themes, such as climate zones or population density.

• Maps never distort the shapes of landmasses or bodies of water.

Which statement is supported by the map?

• Geographers can use the lines on this map to determine the relative location of a place.

• The Equator measures distance in an east-to-west direction.

• Geographers can use the lines on this map to determine the absolute location of a place

• The Prime Meridian measures distance in a north-to-south direction.