Maps

Question 1

What is a map projection?

Answer 1

A map projection is the transfer of physical features of the earth onto a flat surface.

Question 2

What are the two type of map projections?

Answer 2

The Mercator Projection

The Winkel Tripel projection

Question 3

What are two type of map scales?

Answer 3

Large-scale map

Small-scale map

Question 4

Define what a large scale map is:

Answer 4

A large scale map is a map that shows a large amount of detail if a small area.

Question 5

Define what a small-scale map is:

Answer 5

A small-scale map is a map that shows a small amount of detail of a large area.

Question 6

What are lines of latitude called?

Answer 6

Lines of Latitude are called Parallels.

Question 7

How are lines of latitude measured?

Answer 7

Lines of latitude are measured from north to south from the Equator (0°).

Question 8

What are lines of longitude called?

Answer 8

Lines of longitude are called Meridian.

Question 9

How are lines of longitude measured?

Answer 9

Lines of longitude are measured from east to west from the Prime Meridian (0°).

Question 10

How is longitude related to time zones?

Answer 10

Longitude is related to time zones because every 15° of longitude is a time zone.