World Geography - Chapter 1

What is the disadvantage of a map compared to a globe?

• a map distorts properties like distance 
• a map shows little detail
• a map indicates actual distances
• a map is very large

A planar projection map is most useful for?

• Finding the shortest distance between two places particularly at the Poles
• Visualizing overall shape and size of land
• Sea Navigation
• Mapping the Continents

Which of the following is most accurately represented on a cylindrical projection map?

• Oceans
• Equator
• Continents
• Poles

A mathematical formula used to represent the curved surface of the Earth on the flat surface of a map is...

• a cylindrical projection
• a planar projection
• map projection
• conic projection

Which type of projection produces relatively accurate shapes on a map?

• Cylindrical Projection
• Planar Projection
• Map Projection
• Conic Projection

What happens to the Poles on a Robinson projection?

• Their shape appears to be perfectly maintained
• They appear to be significantly larger areas
• they appear to be slightly flattened
• Their distance from the Equator appears longer than it actually is

Which is an example of a absolute location?

• South of London
• Northern Hemisphere
• 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
• 30 N Latitude, 150 W Longitude

To find relative location, first find

• latitude lines
• reference point
• longitude lines
• map projection

A cartographer wants to create a generalized map focused on a country in Africa and the surrounding countries that border it.  What type of map should the cartographer make? 

• Large-Scale Map
• Physical Map
• Small-scale Map
• Thematic Map

Which of the following collects visual information about earth?

• Transmitters
• GPS
• GIS
• Satellites