Models of Earth

Question 1

Which image shows the correct placement of the equator?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

[Image: World map with a horizontal red line in the middle...]

Question 2

Which statements describe the prime meridian? Check all that apply.makes a half circle on Earthmakes a full circle on Earthdivides Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheresdivides Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheresconnects the north and south polesconnects the Northern and Southern Hemispheres

Revolt · Accepted Answer

makes a half circle on Earth; divides Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres; connects the north and south poles

Question 3

What city is located at approximately 45° north latitude and 85° west longitude?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Lansing

Question 4

Which maps is an example of a Mercator projection?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

[Image: World map shown in a flat view, grid lines are eve...]; [Image: World map shown in a half circle view with evenly ...]

Question 5

Which type of map projection has the least distorted surface images?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

conic projection

Question 6

Notice that this map has lines of longitude that are curved and meet at the poles.What type of projection is used for this map?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

equal-area

Question 7

Which method or tool is used in GPS to pinpoint a location?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

triangulation

Question 8

What is the process that allows computers to create, display, and store maps electronically?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

digitizing

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