Models of Earth Answers
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Which phrase describes the equator?
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is a line of longitudeB
is situated at 0 degreesC
connects the North and South PolesD
separates the Eastern and Western Hemispheres2
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Which phrase describes a feature of the Global Positioning System (GPS)?
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finds locations using traditional globesB
improves accuracy of digital mapsC
pinpoints locations on Earth’s interiorD
uses one satellite station that orbits Earth3
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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above the equatorB
on the prime meridianC
in the Western HemisphereD
in the Northern Hemisphere4
Which phrase describes the prime meridian?
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runs parallel to the equatorB
is a line of latitudeC
is labeled at 90 degrees on a world mapD
divides the Western and Eastern Hemispheres5
Which statement describes how maps represent Earth’s surface?
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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.6
Which statement describes how globes represent Earth’s surface?
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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.7
The image shows a world map.
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Africa and South AmericaB
Europe and AfricaC
Australia and EuropeD
North America and Australia8
Why would satellite imagery be more useful than a map in some instances?
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provides landmarks, such as buildingsB
can be used when Internet is not availableC
takes more detailed images but only of very small areasD
provides various methods of transportation to a location9
Which feature of a map shows the relationship between a distance on a map and that distance on Earth?
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keyB
scaleC
grid systemD
compass rose10
Which phrase describes a feature of a Mercator projection?
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is least commonly usedB
sizes most features to scaleC
presents longitude lines as parallelD
shows most accurately near the prime meridianDid you find these answers helpful?
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