Map Skills Quiz Orozco

What is the primary focus of geography?

• The study of human history and ancient civilizations.

• The study of the physical features of the Earth and how humans affect the natural world.

• The study of celestial bodies and their movements.

• The study of economic systems and global trade.

How do geographers pinpoint locations on Earth?

• Using cardinal and ordinal directions.

• Using local and global coordinates.

• Using relative and absolute locations.

• Using static and dynamic positions.

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Which statement correctly describes the orientation of lines of latitude and longitude?

• Lines of latitude run north-south, and lines of longitude run east-west.

• Lines of latitude run east-west, and lines of longitude run north-south.

• Both lines of latitude and longitude run only north-south.

• Both lines of latitude and longitude run only east-west.

What is the primary role of the Equator and the Prime Meridian in geography?

• They mark the boundaries of major continents.

• They are physical landmarks used for navigation.

• They serve as 0-degree reference lines for dividing the Earth into hemispheres.

• They indicate areas with extreme weather conditions.