Chapter 3 Test 🗺

Question 1

A simplified image that is a model of part of the earth’s surface

Answer 1

Map

Question 2

The size of the area the map shows

Answer 2

Map Scale

Question 3

A mapmaker

Answer 3

Cartographer

Question 4

North, East, South, and West

Answer 4

Cardinal Directions

Question 5

The line that divides the Northern Hemisphere from the Southern Hemisphere

Answer 5

Equator

Question 6

Lines of latitude

Answer 6

Parrallels

Question 7

Lines of longitude

Answer 7

Meridian

Question 8

Together, latitude and longitude are called:

Answer 8

Geographic Coordinates

Question 9

When a cartographer creates a flat map using a spherical one

Answer 9

Map Projection

Question 10

Lines that show elevations on a map

Answer 10

Contour Lines

Question 11

A map that shows information such as which states voted republican or democrat, or where deaths from sickness are

Answer 11

Thematic Map

Question 12

A digital system that has maps and information on maps

Answer 12

Geographic Information System (GIS)

Question 13

The theory that believes that God created the Big Bang billions of years ago

Answer 13

Progressive Creationism Theory

Question 14

Do latitude lines run up (North/South) or across (East/West) the Earth?

Answer 14

Across (East/West)

Question 15

Do longitude lines run up (North/South) or across (East/West) the Earth?

Answer 15

Up (North/South)

Question 16

How many degrees do lines of latitude go?

Answer 16

90 Degrees

Question 17

How many degrees do lines of longitude go?

Answer 17

180 Degrees