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Which statement describes how maps represent Earth’s surface?

A
They have a three-dimensional surface.
B
They use symbols to represent land features.
C
They all use the same scale to show distance.
D
They accurately represent the relative shape of Earth.
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Which phrase describes a feature of a Mercator projection?

A
is least commonly used
B
sizes most features to scale
C
presents longitude lines as parallel
D
shows most accurately near the prime meridian
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Which phrase describes a feature of the Global Positioning System (GPS)?

A
finds locations using traditional globes
B
improves accuracy of digital maps
C
pinpoints locations on Earth’s interior
D
uses one satellite station that orbits Earth
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The image shows a world map.

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Africa and South America
B
Europe and Africa
C
Australia and Europe
D
North America and Australia
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Which statement describes a feature of a conic projection?

A
Pilots use this projection type.
B
The equator usually serves as the central point.
C
Latitude lines connect at a central point.
D
Conic projections are the most distorted type.
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The image shows a map of the world with an X located at 120°W, 30°S.Which phrase describes the location of X?

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A
above the equator
B
on the prime meridian
C
in the Western Hemisphere
D
in the Northern Hemisphere
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Which statement describes a feature of an equal-area projection?

A
Different types exist.
B
Longitude lines are straight.
C
Latitude lines meet at the poles.
D
Land area is less accurate than on a Mercator projection.
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Which statement describes gridlines on a map?

A
They are measured in degrees.
B
They make straight lines on a globe.
C
They run north to west and south to east.
D
They divide Earth into two equal parts.
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Which feature of a map shows the relationship between a distance on a map and that distance on Earth?

A
key
B
scale
C
grid system
D
compass rose
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Why would satellite imagery be more useful than a map in some instances?

A
provides landmarks, such as buildings
B
can be used when Internet is not available
C
takes more detailed images but only of very small areas
D
provides various methods of transportation to a location
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A student is using a map in which the features are distorted, and the land size is more accurate near the equator.Which type of map is the student using?

A
globe, equal-area projection
B
flat map, conic projection
C
globe, conic projection
D
flat map, Mercator projection
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Which statement describes how globes represent Earth’s surface?

A
They model all of Earth’s surface.
B
They are flat and two dimensional.
C
They represent underwater features using symbols.
D
They provide detailed information about towns or cities.
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How are the equator and the prime meridian used on maps?

A
to provide a reference system
B
to separate Earth’s four hemispheres
C
to measure distances east and west
D
to identify the location of Earth’s continents
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Which information is typically found on a map key?

A
location of north
B
distance between towns
C
names of bodies of water
D
highest land elevation in an area
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Which phrase describes the equator?

A
is a line of longitude
B
is situated at 0 degrees
C
connects the North and South Poles
D
separates the Eastern and Western Hemispheres

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