Maps and Globes Quiz

What is the relationship between maps and globes?

• They are the same

• Maps are for oceans, globes are for land

• Both represent the world in different ways

• Maps are 3-D, globes are 2-D

What do the lines on maps and globes mean?

• They are just decorations

• They represent different countries

• They help in understanding locations

• They show the weather

Why do we have night and day?

• Because of the moon

• Because of the Earth's rotation

• Because of the stars

• Because of the clouds

What is the purpose of a map?

• To show the weather

• To show the location of places

• To show the height of mountains

• To show the depth of oceans

What is the purpose of a globe?

• To show the weather

• To show the location of places

• To show the height of mountains

• To show the depth of oceans

What do the lines of latitude and longitude help with?

• Understanding the weather

• Understanding the location of places

• Understanding the height of mountains

• Understanding the depth of oceans

What is the term for the lines that run from east to west on a map?

• Longitude

• Latitude

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

What is a way to find or communicate with someone?

• Address

• Country

• Continent

• Globe

What is a large solid area of land called?

• Continent

• Country

• County

• Globe

What is the name for a piece of land?

• County

• Country

• Continent

• Globe