Maps Multiple Choice Test

A point whose latitude is zero degrees is located on the

The distance in degrees east or west of the prime meridian is

The needle of a magnetic compass points toward the

The most common map projections are based on three geometric shapes. Which of the following geometric shapes is NOT one of them?

Mercator projections are distorted near the

What kind of scale does NOT have written UNITS of measure?

What is the relationship between the distance on a map and the actual distance on the Earth called?

The latitude of the North Pole is

Widely spaced contour lines indicate a

________________ is the height of an object above sea level.

Equal points of elevation on a topographic map are connected by

All flat lands are areas of low _______________________.

The _________________ is an imaginary line that passes through Greenwich, England.

A ___________________ is a fixed place on the Earth's surface from which direction and location can be described.

Longitude and Latitude are measured in

A contour interval is

What technological advancements have not helped mapmakers develop maps faster and more accurately?

Why does Greenland appear so large in relation to other landmasses on a map with a Mercator projection?

Why does distortion on a map occur?

If a contour map contains streams, can you tell where the higher ground is even if all of the numbers are removed?

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