Ch. 3: Maps, Globes, and Other Geographic Tools

Which characteristics best describe a globe? (Choose 2)

• easily portable

• shows the entire Earth accurately to scale

• usually shows major physical and political features

• usually shows a small area, such as one country or state

Which feature can be used to determine cardinal and intermediate directions on a map?

• map key

• map scale

• compass rose

• lines of latitude/longitude

Aerial photographs are taken from the ________.

• ground

• sky

The land shown in the photograph is mostly ________.

• flat

• mountainous

People who work in the area pictured are probably employed as ________.

• farmers

• factory workers

Janice wants to determine the distance from Atlanta, Georgia, to Chicago, Illinois. Which map tool should she use?

• compass rose

• map key

• map scale

• map title

Which U.S. states get the most rainfall?

• climate map

• population map

• resource map

Which areas of my state are the most crowded?

• climate map

• population map

• resource map

What is the typical temperature of my state in July?

• climate map

• population map

• resource map

Where in the U.S. might I get a job in the oil mining industry?

• climate map

• population map

• resource map