World Geography - Unit 1: Quiz

The Equator is pictured here.

Is this a line of latitude or longitude?

• latitude

• longitude

Does this image show lines of latitude or longitude?

• latitude

• longitude

Lines of latitude are also known as:

• meridians

• parallels

Lines of longitude are also called:

• meridians

• parallels

Which type of map would be most useful in studying the mountains of Peru?

• A. political map
• B. natural resources map
• C. precipitation map
• D. physical map

This map projection is most distorted at -

• A. larger continents.
• B. the low latitudes.
• C. coastal areas.
• D. the high latitudes.

Which hemisphere is pictured?

• A. eastern
• B. northern
• C. western
• D. southern

Identify the ONLY line of longitude:

• A. Arctic Circle
• B. 95°E
• C. Tropic of Capricorn
• D. 87°S

The Tropic of Cancer is located at:

• A. 180°
• B. 23.5°N
• C. 66.5°S
• D. 0°

Identify #6 on the map below:

• A. Arabian Sea
• B. Asia
• C. Antarctica
• D. Arctic Ocean