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WorksheetsMapping of the Earth Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 40mins
The photograph was taken by aiming a camera at a portion of the night sky above a New York State location and leaving the camera's shutter open for a period of time to record star trails.
During the time exposure of the photograph, the stars appear to have moved through an arc of 120°. How many hours did this time exposure take?
5 h
8 h
12 h
15 h
At which location is the altitude of Polaris approximately 42°?
(HINT: All of these locations can be found on the map of New York State in the Reference Tables!)
Niagara Falls
Elmira
Watertown
Massena
As a ship crosses the Prime Meridian, the altitude of Polaris measured from the ship is 50°. What is the ship’s location?
0° latitude 50° east longitude
0° latitude 50° west longitude
50° north latitude 0° longitude
50° south latitude 0° longitude
The diagram below represents an observer measuring the altitude of Polaris. At which latitude is this observer located?
16° N
37° N
53° N
90° N
When it is 1 a.m. in New York City, what time is it in Denver?
(a)
The map below shows a portion of Earth's system of latitude and longitude and five surface locations labeled A, B, C, D, and X. It is solar noon at location X. At which location will solar noon next occur?
A
B
C
D
Which New York State city is located at 42°39' N, 73°45' W?
(HINT: You can find the answer on the New York State map in your Reference Tables!)
(a)
Most whale watching takes place at 42° 25′ N and 70° 25′ W. Which letter on the map properly locates these coordinates?
A
B
C
D
Which table correctly indicates the solar times at locations A and B when it is 12 noon at location X?
Identify the latitude and longitude of the eye of Hurricane Wilma on October 24. Label your answer with the correct units and directions.
(a)
Identify the compass direction toward which Canary Creek is flowing.
(a)
The topographic map below shows a portion of a volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean. Elevations are shown in feet. Letters A and B represent locations on Earth’s surface. Locations A and B are 2.5 miles apart.
What is the approximate gradient from point A to point B on the island?
1000 ft/mi
1250 ft/mi
2000 ft/mi
2500 ft/mi
What is the contour interval on this map?
25 ft
50 ft
150 ft
250 ft
Which lettered location has the highest elevation?
A
B
C
D
Indicate, using a compass direction, the steepest side of Patty Hill.
(a)
In which direction does each of the rivers flow?
The Sapphire River and the Garnet River both flow east.
The Sapphire River and the Garnet River both flow west.
The Sapphire River flows east and the Garnet River flows west.
The Sapphire River flows west and the Garnet River flows east.
Which graph best represents the profile along line AB?
What is the gradient along the straight line between points A and B?
10 ft/mi
20 ft/mi
25 ft/mi
35 ft/mi
Calculate the gradient along line XY. Label your answer with the correct units.
(a)
What is a possible elevation of point A?
575 meters
600 meters
655 meters
710 meters
