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WorksheetsMap and Globe Quiz
Total questions: 5
Worksheet time: 3mins
What is the main difference between a globe and a map?
B) A globe is flat, while a map is round
A) A globe is three-dimensional, while a map is two-dimensional
C) A globe shows only land, while a map shows land and water
D) A globe is used for navigation, while a map is used for decoration
What does a scale on a map show?
A) The weight of the map
B) The temperature of the area shown on the map
C) How much distance on Earth is shown on the map
D) The population of the area shown on the map
Who are cartographers?
A) People who study the stars, then chart the stars on a map
D) Pilots who fly around the world mapping new islands and land masses
B) Map readers, who then use maps to explore the natural world
C) Map makers that create different kinds of maps for many different purposes
What are projections in cartography?
A) Ways of showing Earth's curved surface on a flat map
D) The colors used on a map
B) Different types of maps
C) The process of drawing a map
What is the purpose of a map?
A) To decorate a room
B) To navigate through space
C) To show the population of different areas
D) To represent Earth's surface in a two-dimensional form
