Earth Science

The act of drawing an object on a paper such that it is bigger or smaller than the original size is termed ____

• Graticule

• Sketching

• Scale Drawing

Who of these professionals make images of objects on wood or stone?

• Architects

• Sculptors

• Surveyors

The scale 1:5 is interpreted to mean that

• The drawing is five times bigger than the real object

• The real object is five times bigger than the drawing

• All of the above

Imaginary lines that run parallel to each other on a map or globe is known as

• Pathways

• Latitude

• Axis

The most important line of latitude is called the

Another name for the equator is _____

• Latitude 0°

• Longitude 90°

• Arctic Circle 66½°

The equatorial line is the line that runs in what direction?

• North to South

• East to West

• All directions

The latitude line divides earth into which two hemispheres?

• Eastern and Western hemisphere

• Southern and Eastern hemisphere

• Northern and Southern hemisphere

If a country's position is at Lat. 45°N, this means that the country is located

• On the equator

• Above the line of equator

• Below the line of equator

When measuring latitude of a particular location, the maximum measurement is Late. 90° which is located

• At the North and South poles

• At the equator

• At the East and West poles