Earth Science Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Chapter 2: Mapping Our World

Multiple Choice Quiz

1
What is 0º longitude called?
A)the International Date Line
B)the equator
C)the prime meridian
D)the tropic of Capricorn
2
How many time zones are in the United States?
A)4
B)3
C)1
D)6
3
According to the Table, which city is the closest to the Prime Meridian?
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A)Wellington, New Zealand
B)Quito, Ecuador
C)Nome, Alaska
D)Cape Town, South Africa
4
What is the distance of 1° longitude?
A)it changes from 111 km to a point
B)360 km
C)it is always 111 km
D)60 km
5
The north pole is __________ latitude.
A)90 º S
B)0 º
C)180 º W
D)90 º N
6
If you travel west across the International Date Line you would move your calendar __________.
A)forward one day
B)backwards 2 days
C)backwards one day
D)forward 12 h
7
How are places on Earth located in an east or west direction?
A)lines of longitude
B)the equator
C)lines of latitude
D)the tropic of Capricorn
8
How are depressions represented on a topographic map?
A)with red contour lines
B)with a circular symbol
C)with a contour line with hachures
D)with a benchmark
9
What type of projection is best for mapping small areas or weather maps?
A)Mercator projection
B)a topographic map
C)gnomonic projection
D)conic projection
10
The type of projection shown in the Figure is best suited for what kind of map?
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A)a topographic map
B)a world map
C)a navigational map
D)a road map
11
What is a contour line?
A)a lines that connect points of equal elevation
B)It is used to calculate the map's scale.
C)an explanation of the maps symbols
D)It is used to make a gnomonic projection.
12
How many satellites are in the GPS?
A)4
B)50
C)24
D)6
13
The process of collecting data far above Earth's surface is called __________.
A)topographic studies
B)remote sensing
C)mapmaking
D)electromagnetic sensing
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