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Mapping Skills

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The map show is an example of what type of map?

a)

Political

b)

Physical

c)

Special Purpose

d)

Topographical

2.

What mapping tool is show in this image?

(a)  

3.

What type of map is shown in this image?

a)

Political

b)

Physical

c)

Special Purpose

d)

Thematic

4.

What is the name of the imaginary line of latitude that divides the earth between the Northern and Southern hemespheres?

(a)  

5.

The tropics are found at what what degrees latitude?

a)

10

b)

15 1/4

c)

20

d)

23 1/2

6.

Based on this image, what season is it in the northern hemisphere?

a)

Fall

b)

Winter

c)

Spring

d)

Summer

7.

Based on the map, the central part of Africa can be described as mostly

a)

Humid

b)

Hyper-Arid

c)

Arid

d)

Dry Subhumid

8.

What is the name of the imaginary line of Longitude that divides the earth between the Western and Eastern hemisphers?

(a)  

9.

The tilt of earth's axis and revolution results in the

a)

day changing

b)

time zones

c)

season changes

d)

map distortion

10.

What are factors that affect climate? Check ALL that apply.

a)

Elevation

b)

Landforms

c)

Ocean and wind currents

d)

Lines of Longitude

11.

Lines of Latitude RUN in which direction

a)

North and South

b)

East and West

12.

Lines of Longitude RUN in which direction?

a)

North and South

b)

East and West

13.

Lines of Longitude are MEASURED in which direction? Mark all that apply.

a)

North

b)

South

c)

East

d)

West

14.

Lines of Latitude are MEASURED in which direction? Mark all that apply.

a)

North

b)

South

c)

East

d)

West

15.

Where is the Tropic of Cancer located?

a)

23 1/2° N

b)

23 1/2° S

c)

23 1/2° E

d)

23 1/2° W

16.

Where is the Tropic of Capricorn located?

a)

23 1/2° N

b)

23 1/2° S

c)

23 1/2° E

d)

23 1/2° W

17.

Lines of Longitude generally determine

a)

Seasons

b)

Climate Zones

c)

Time Zones

d)

The Tropics

18.

Lines of Latitude generally determine

a)

Seasons

b)

Climate Zones

c)

Time Zones

d)

The Tropics