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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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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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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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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 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 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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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 phrase describes the prime meridian?

A
runs parallel to the equator
B
is a line of latitude
C
is labeled at 90 degrees on a world map
D
divides the Western and Eastern Hemispheres
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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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