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WorksheetsCHAPTER 3 BJU EARTH SCIENCE PRACTICE TEST
Total questions: 64
Worksheet time: 33mins
What do we call a two-dimensional model of the earth’s surface?
a map
a globe
an atlas
a satellite
What is the scale of a map on which 1 inch represents 2000 feet (or 24,000 inches)?
1:24,000
1:2,000
1:12,000
1:2,400
4. North, south, east, and west are called ____________________________.
cardinal directions
parallel lines
prime meridians
hemispheres
5. Geographic coordinates include two numbers: the ____________________________ and ____________________________ of a location.
latitude, longitude
altitude, depth
temperature, pressure
distance, direction
6. Plotting geographic coordinates on a map to see one’s location is called a(n) ____________________________.
position fix
magnetic declination
altitude reading
compass bearing
A degree of latitude near the Equator and one near the North Pole are nearly the same length in miles.
True
False
Which projection is centered on the Equator?
an equatorial projection
a polar projection
a conic projection
a gnomonic projection
If a map projection has a single point of contact with the globe, what is the shape of the projection surface?
a plane
a cylinder
a cone
a sphere
If a map projection has a single line of contact that completely encircles the globe at its widest extent, what is the shape of the projection surface?
a cylinder
a cone
a plane
a sphere
What kind of map shows mainly the shapes of countries?
a political map
a climate map
a road map
a population map
What kind of map emphasizes mountainous terrain and ocean depths using contour lines?
a topographic map
a political map
a climate map
a road map
What kind of map shows streams, rivers, and lakes, as well as roads, cities, and the names of features?
a geographic map
a weather map
a population map
a political map
What kind of map shows mainly one kind of information that usually is not political, geographic, or topographic?
a thematic map
a road map
a physical map
a political map
A cylindrical projection requires the Equator as its line of contact.
True
False
The locations of historic markers shown on a state map would be represented by the __________ GIS data type.
point
line
polygon
The areas and shapes of counties on a state map would be represented by the __________ GIS data type.
point
line
polygon
Using satellites to collect geographic information on the ground is called __________ sensing.
remote
thermal
manual
visual
Using sonar to collect geographic information is called __________ sensing.
acoustic
thermal
optical
magnetic
GIS maps can be political, topographic, geographic, and thematic all at the same time.
True
False
Which of the following would most accurately show the true shape of a continent?
an aerial map
a globe
an oblique view map
There is no difference.
A person who creates maps is called a __________.
geometer
map analyst
mapographer
cartographer
North, south, east, and west are known as the __________ directions.
ordinal
equatorial
cardinal
polar
If you were standing at a point at 0° latitude, you would be standing on the __________.
A. Equator
B. North Pole
C. South Pole
D. Tropic of Cancer
What is the highest possible number for a longitude reading?
A. 45°
B. 90°
C. 180°
D. 360°
The International Date Line passes through
the Pacific Ocean.
the Atlantic Ocean.
the center of Asia.
none of these.
Which of the following measures of latitude or longitude is about 60 nautical miles on the earth’s surface at the Equator?
one second
one degree
one minute
one hour
Which of the following statements is true?
Sailors have been able to determine longitude since ancient times.
Sailors needed an accurate clock before they could accurately determine longitude.
Sailors needed an accurate clock before they could accurately determine latitude.
All of the above are true.
The arrow on many maps points
south.
north.
to the Prime Meridian.
to the Equator.
In the GIS map data for a city, railroad tracks would most likely be displayed using which data type?
polygon
point
line
numerical
Which of the following can be used to gather data for use in a GIS?
surveying
radar
sonar
all of these
Who would find a benchmark (a physical location on Earth with a fixed geographic coordinate) the most helpful in doing his job?
a surveyor
a map projectionist
a cartographer
an epidemiologist
Acoustic sensing would be most valuable in mapping __________.
the ocean floor
mountain ranges
the moon’s surface
city buildings
Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. Write True or False in the blank. Maps used to navigate at sea are properly called charts.
True
False
Maybe
Not sure
Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. Write True or False in the blank. No map can show every detail of the earth’s surface.
True
False
Maybe
Only on some maps
In comparison to a map of the United States, a map showing the streets in your neighborhood would be a small-scale map.
False
True
Sometimes
Only on weekends
Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. Write True or False in the blank. All meridians are halves of great circles.
True
False
Sometimes true
Cannot be determined
Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. Write True or False in the blank. The International Date Line follows the length of the 180° meridian.
False
True
Sometimes True
Only in the Northern Hemisphere
Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. Write True or False in the blank.
The geographic position 123.5 °N 73.2 °E is a valid set of coordinates.
False
True
Cannot be determined
Only valid for longitude
Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. Write True or False in the blank. The distance covered by a degree of longitude at the North Pole is roughly the same as the distance that a degree of longitude covers at the Equator.
False
True
Cannot be determined
Only at certain times of the year
Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. Write True or False in the blank.
A map’s north arrow must always point up on a map.
False
True
Sometimes
Only on world maps
Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. Write True or False in the blank. Cartographers use map projections to transfer points from a sphere (the earth) to a plane (a flat map).
True
False
Sometimes True
Cannot be determined
Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. Write True or False in the blank. Gnomonic projections are the best because they have no distortion.
False
True
Sometimes True
Cannot be determined
Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. Write True or False in the blank. Conic projections reduce the distortion of maps displaying the earth’s surface in the middle latitudes.
True
False
Sometimes
Never
Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. Write True or False in the blank. A state map that you might use to find your way around while on vacation is a standard map that contains both political and geographic information.
True
False
Not enough information
Only political information
Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. A topographic map shows variations in land elevation.
True
False
Only in urban areas
Only for oceans
Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. Write True or False in the blank. GIS stands for global interactive system.
True
False
Not Given
Cannot Say
Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. The GIS line data type would best represent a road on a digital map.
True
False
Not enough information
Only for highways
Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. Write True or False in the blank. Surveying is useful for mapping underwater canyons.
False
True
Maybe
Not sure
Complete each sentence by writing the correct answer in the blank. A simplified image that models a part of the earth’s surface is called a(n) _________.
map
globe
atlas
satellite
A map feature that expresses the ratio of two numbers that indicate the relative size and detail of the features shown on the map is called the map’s _________?
scale
legend
compass
grid
Complete each sentence by writing the correct answer in the blank. The precise latitude and longitude values of your location identify your geographic _________.
position
region
climate
altitude
Complete each sentence by writing the correct answer in the blank. A map projection plane that touches the globe of the earth at either the North or South Pole is called a(n) _________ projection.
polar
cylindrical
conic
azimuthal
Complete each sentence by writing the correct answer in the blank. Topographic maps use _________ to connect points of equal elevation.
contour lines
latitude lines
grid marks
compass roses
Complete each sentence by writing the correct answer in the blank. A map that shows some kind of nongeographic data (like kinds of rock) on a map is called a(n) _________ map.
thematic
political
topographic
climatic
Suggest a good reason for checking the copyright statement on a map.
You need to see how old the map is in order to know how accurate you can expect it to be.
To find out the scale of the map.
To check the weather conditions when the map was made.
To see if the map includes all the countries in the world.
What is the unifying idea of the map?
The unifying idea of the map is the soil moisture regimes of the United States.
The unifying idea of the map is the population density of the United States.
The unifying idea of the map is the average annual temperature of the United States.
The unifying idea of the map is the political boundaries of the United States.
What is the key advantage to the way that GIS organizes map data?
A GIS is organized into layers that can be turned on or off so that relationships between different kinds of data can be observed.
A GIS only displays one type of data at a time, making maps less cluttered.
A GIS automatically updates all map data in real time without user input.
A GIS eliminates the need for any manual data entry or editing.
Discuss how you would determine the exact time of local noon for your location.
Local noon is the time when the sun is directly south of your position (or north if you live in the Southern Hemisphere). To easily determine local noon, you could drive two tall stakes a few feet apart, making sure that one stake is directly north of the other. The north-south line can be found by using a compass and making the required correction for magnetic declination (the angular difference between magnetic and true north; this is optional information for this question). Local noon occurs when the shadow of one stake falls directly in line with the other stake. You could note the time on a digital network device like a smartphone or GPS receiver, both of which get time from the national time standard.
Local noon is the time when the sun rises in the east. To determine local noon, you should observe when the sun is at its lowest point in the sky and record the time.
Local noon is the time when the moon is directly overhead. To determine local noon, you should wait for a full moon and note the time when it is highest in the sky.
Local noon is the time when the sun sets in the west. To determine local noon, you should observe when the sun disappears below the horizon and record the time.
To make a thematic map for ice cream parlors in your area, you would:
Collect data on ice cream parlor locations and display them using symbols or colors on a map.
List all ice cream flavors available in your area.
Draw a map showing only your favorite ice cream parlor.
Create a map showing the weather in your area.
GIS is defined as a system for capturing, storing, analyzing, and managing spatial and geographic data. Which of the following are its main parts?
Hardware, software, data, people, and methods
Only hardware and software
Maps and charts only
Data and satellites only
Several ways that technology (GIS/GPS) can allow us to fulfill the Creation Mandate by protecting lives and property include:
Mapping disaster-prone areas to improve emergency response
Increasing the use of fossil fuels for transportation
Ignoring environmental changes in urban planning
Promoting deforestation for urban expansion
This map is a...
physical map
road map
political map
thematic map
