See the World Part I

What is the main purpose of using the world map in the book "See the World"?

• To practice advanced geographical calculations

• To learn about different cultures around the world

• To familiarize with the relative locations of land masses and bodies of water

• To learn about the history of mapmaking

What skills are developed through the activities in "See the World"?

• Mathematical reasoning and calculation

• Interpretation, completion, inference, and visual perception

• Creative writing and storytelling

• Physical Education and sportsmanship

What is the purpose of using a compass rose on a map?

• To show the location of mountains

• To find places using cardinal directions

• To label countries and cities

• To measure distances between two places

Which skill is necessary to identify and label states on a map?

• Use reference sources

• Solve word problems using the appropriate operations

• Identify and label states on a map

• Write a report on an assigned topic

What shape is the world map shown in the learning material?

• Circle

• Rectangle

• Triangle

• Square

What do we call a map that is the same shape as the Earth?

• A square map

• A globe

• A flat map

• A rectangular map

If you cut the globe in half and try to flatten each side out, what will happen?

• It will flatten perfectly

• It will not flatten completely

• It will turn into a square

• It will expand

How many North Poles are shown on the map in the diagram?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What has happened to some of the land areas in the diagram when the globe is flattened?

• They disappear

• They overlap

• They stretch

• They shrink

What is the line called that divides the Earth into the northern and southern hemispheres?

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

• Latitude

• Longitude