Mapping Quiz

Question 1

Map

Answer 1

A flat model of all or part of earth’s surface as seen from above

Question 2

Globe

Answer 2

A sphere that represents earth’s entire surface

Question 3

Scale

Answer 3

Relates distance on a map to a distance on earth’s surface

Question 4

Symbols

Answer 4

Used by map makers and can be shapes or pictures to stand for features on earth’s surface

Question 5

Equator

Answer 5

An imaginary line between the north and south poles

Question 6

Prime meridian

Answer 6

Imaginary line connecting North and south poles

Question 7

Degree

Answer 7

Is 1/360 of a way around a circle

Question 8

Latitude

Answer 8

Distance in degrees north or south of the equator

Question 9

Longitude

Answer 9

Distance in degrees east and west of prime meridian

Question 10

Map projection

Answer 10

Framework of lines that helps in transferring points on earth’s 3-d surface onto a flat surface

Question 11

Mercator-projection

Answer 11

Lines straight, land near poles distorted

Question 12

Equal-area projection

Answer 12

Distorts shapes around edges of map

Question 13

Conic projection

Answer 13

Longitude lies straight, latitude lines curved

Question 14

Surveying

Answer 14

Process where mapmakers determine distances and elevations using instrument and the principles of geometry.

Question 15

Global Positioning System (GPS)

Answer 15

A metaphor of finding latitude, longitude, and elevation of points on earth’s surface by using a network of satellites

Question 16

Satellite images

Answer 16

Pictures of earth’s surface made up. Of thousands of tiny dots called pixels

Question 17

Topographic map

Answer 17

Map showing the surface features of an area using symbols to portray the land as if you were looking from above

Question 18

Contour lines

Answer 18

Represent elevation, relief and slope and connect points of equal elevation

Question 19

Contour intervals

Answer 19

Change in elevation from one contour line to another

Question 20

Index contours

Answer 20

Darker line than the others and are labeled with the. Elevation above sea level in round units