Exploring Geography Through Maps

What are the 5 themes of geography?

• Location, Place, Human-Environment Interaction, Movement, Region

• Latitude, Longitude, Equator, Prime Meridian, Hemisphere

• Climate, Weather, Population, Culture, Economy

• Mountains, Rivers, Deserts, Forests, Oceans

Which map projection is known for preserving the shape of landmasses but distorting their size?

• Mercator Projection

• Robinson Projection

• Peters Projection

• Conic Projection

What type of map would you use to find the elevation of a mountain?

• Political Map

• Contour Map

• Climate Map

• Road Map

If a map scale shows 1 inch equals 100 miles, how many miles would 3 inches represent?

• 100 miles

• 200 miles

• 300 miles

• 400 miles

Distance between Idaho and Nebraska?

• 600

• 300 mi

• 1200 mi

• 600 mi

Which coordinate represents the absolute location of the North Pole? (A2, A4, 3)

• 90°N, 0°E

• 0°N, 90°E

• 45°N, 45°E

• 90°S, 0°E

Which country would you be in at 60*N, 120*W?

• United States

• Canada

• Russia

• Australia

What is the primary use of a political map?

• To show climate zones

• To display physical features like mountains and rivers

• To indicate governmental boundaries and major cities

• To illustrate population density

If you are given the coordinates (34°N, 118°W), which city are you likely near? (A2, A3, 24)

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• Miami

Which ocean is located to the East of Africa?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean