Maps And Globes Flashcards
0
Q
What degree of latitude is the North Pole?
A
90 degrees
1
Q
What is the line halfway across the world from the Prime Meridian?
A
The International Date Line
2
Q
One degree of latitude is equal to
A
69 miles
3
Q
What is another name for latitude lines?
A
Parallels
4
Q
What is another name for longitude lines?
A
Meridians
5
Q
Name the five themes of geography.
A
Location, place, movement, human-environment interaction, and region
6
Q
Who created the first flat map?
A
Gerhardus Mercator
7
Q
Who created the most accurate map?
A
Arthur Robinson
8
Q
Why are interrupted projections not a good idea?
A
They make it impossible to figure distances.
9
Q
When is the summer solstice?
A
When the sun shines directly over the Tropic of Cancer.
