Exercise Book Flashcards
1
Q
A person who draws maps is called a…
A
Cartographer.
2
Q
Why was drawing our round earth onto a flat paper a problem for cartographers for hundred of years?
A
Because a round shape can not be flattened without causing distortions.
3
Q
What does a map grid help us with?
A
Finding places on the map.
4
Q
What is the 180th longitude line is known as…
A
The international dateline.
5
Q
How long does the earth take to rotate?
A
24 hours.
6
Q
Which earth rotates from which direction?
A
West to east
7
Q
Which way does the sun appear to travel?
A
East to west.
8
Q
How long does the earth take to Passover 15 degrees?
A
One hour.
9
Q
Places east of Greenwich are….. In time and places west of Greenwich are …of Greenwich time.
A
Ahead Behind.
10
Q
What shape is the earth?
A
Geoid.
