Chapter 1 Lesson Quiz 2: The Geographer's World McGraw Hill Ok

Each half of Earth is called a hemisphere. Indicate whether the statement is true (T) or false (F).

• True

• False

You use a map’s scale bar to determine how many miles in the real world each inch on the map represents. Indicate whether the statement is true (T) or false (F).

• True

• False

All map projections show the correct size of areas in relation to one another. Indicate whether the statement is true (T) or false (F).

• True

• False

Satellites use remote sensing to gather information about Earth from far away. Indicate whether the statement is true (T) or false (F).

• True

• False

GPS stands for Geographical Positioning System. Indicate whether the statement is true (T) or false (F).

• True

• False

Which of the following divides Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

• A. Prime Meridian

• B. International Date Line

• C. Equator

• D. Tropic of Capricorn

What is one way in which maps and globes differ?

• Maps are easier to store and carry.

• Globes tend to show more kinds of information than maps.

• Maps are more accurate than globes.

• Globes distort physical reality.

Carlos does not understand what the blue lines on his map represent. What should he look at to find the answer?

• map key

• scale bar

• compass rose

• map title

Which type of map would show the boundaries of countries?

• vegetation map

• political map

• land-use map

• elevation map

Which of these tools provides practical information about the locations of physical and human features?

• political maps

• thematic maps

• storm tracking technology

• geospatial technology