Maps and Globes: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 4 Geography

Question 1

What is a difference between a map and a globe?

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A map is flat and a globe is round.

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A map has symbols and a globe doesn't.

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A map shows a larger area than a globe.

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A map is more accurate than a globe.

Question 2

Which of these is not a type of map?

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Shopping list

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Topographic map

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Political map

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Weather map

Question 3

Which of these is NOT a type of map?

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A drawing of a small area, like a house or town

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A map showing mountains, rivers, and lakes

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A map showing places of interest for tourists

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A map showing roads and other features for drivers

Question 4

Which map type displays mountains, rivers, and oceans on a land area?

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Physical map

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Road map

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Political map

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Climate map

Question 5

Which imaginary line divides the Earth into two equal halves, creating the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

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Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

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Tropic of Capricorn

Question 6

What is the main difference between a globe and a map?

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A globe is a 3D model of the Earth, while a map is flat.

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A map shows more detail than a globe.

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A globe is only round, while maps can be any shape.

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A globe spins, while a map doesn't.

Question 7

What is a map projection and why do we use it?

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A way of showing the Earth's round shape on a flat map, because the Earth is too big to draw exactly as a globe.

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A way of finding the distance between two places on a map.

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A way of showing the Earth's climate and weather patterns.

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A way of showing the Earth's oceans and continents.

Question 8

What part of a map or globe shows the distance between places?

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Scale

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Legend

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Compass

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Grid lines

Question 9

What is the main difference between maps and globes?

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Maps are flat, while globes are 3D.

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Maps show small areas, while globes show the whole Earth.

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Maps are used for directions, while globes are for decoration.

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Globes are always more accurate than maps.

Question 10

Which map projection displays the Earth as a round ball?

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Orthographic

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Mercator

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Political

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Physical

Question 11

When using a map, how can you determine which direction is north?

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Use the compass rose

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Follow the latitude lines

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Measure the distance using the scale

Question 12

Which imaginary line splits the Earth into two equal halves?

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Equator

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Prime Meridian

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International Date Line

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Tropic of Cancer

Question 13

When using a map, which of these helps you find out how far apart two places are?

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A scale

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Grid lines

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A compass

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A map key

Question 14

Which type of map provides information about a specific subject, such as weather or population?

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Thematic map

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Physical map

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Political map

Question 15

Which of these is **not** a way to make a map?

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Take a picture from space

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Draw it on paper

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Use a computer program

Question 16

What information does the legend or map key on a map provide?

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The meaning of the symbols and colors on the map

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The names of all the places on the map

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The scale of the map

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The direction that the map is facing

Question 17

Which type of map focuses on a specific topic, like population or land use?

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Thematic map

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Physical map

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Political map

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Reference map

Question 18

Where on a map can you find out what the symbols mean?

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Map key

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Map scale

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Map title

Question 19

Which line of longitude connects the North and South Poles, dividing the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres?

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Prime Meridian

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Equator

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Tropic of Cancer

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Arctic Circle

Question 20

What does the scale of a map tell us?

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The ratio of the distance on the map to the actual distance on the ground

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The actual distance between places on the map

Question 21

Which map is not used for finding your way around?

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Treasure map

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Road map

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City map

Question 22

Which lines on a globe run parallel to the Equator?

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Lines of Latitude

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Lines of Longitude

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The Prime Meridian

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The International Date Line

Question 23

Which of these is not a type of map used to show real-world information?

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Treasure map

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Physical map

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Political map

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Weather map

Question 24

Which type of map projection is used to make sure the shapes of places on a flat map stay accurate?

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Conformal

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Equidistant

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Cylindrical

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Azimuthal

Question 25

What is the name of the imaginary line that circles the middle of the Earth, dividing it into the Northern and Southern halves?

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Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

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Tropic of Capricorn

Question 26

What do symbols on a map represent?

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Different types of information or features on a map

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The exact location of a place

Question 27

What do the symbols on a map key represent?

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The locations of specific places or features

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The size of different countries

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The direction of north

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The distance between different cities

Question 28

How do map projections impact the way shapes, distances, and areas are shown on maps?

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They can change shapes, distances, and areas, depending on the projection.

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They shrink all shapes.

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They shorten all distances.

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They don't change any map features.

Question 29

Why do we use scale on a map?

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To show the distance between places on the ground

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To show the direction to travel

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To show the height of mountains

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To show the different land uses in an area

Question 30

Which map projection displays the Earth as a tube-like shape?

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Mercator projection

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Conic projection

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Azimuthal projection

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Gnomonic projection

Question 31

Why are map symbols and keys important for understanding maps?

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They show what different lines, shapes, and colors on the map mean.

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They show where different countries are on the map.

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They only tell us the direction to different places on the map.

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They are only used on old maps.

Question 32

Which of these is NOT a thematic map?

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Topographic map

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Choropleth map

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Dot map

Question 33

What is a drawing that shows a part of the Earth's surface called?

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A map

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A plan

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A chart

Question 34

How does the choice of map projection impact the accuracy of distances, shapes, and areas on a map?

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It can make distances seem shorter or longer than they actually are.

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It can alter the shape of landmasses.

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It can make areas appear larger or smaller than they actually are.

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It has no effect on map accuracy.

Question 35

How do latitude and longitude help us find the exact location of any place on Earth?

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Latitude and longitude create a coordinate system that gives each place on Earth a unique address.

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Latitude and longitude divide the Earth into equal parts like lines on a map.

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Latitude and longitude measure the distance between two places on Earth.

Question 36

Why do we use symbols on maps?

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To help us locate different places on a map.

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To make maps more visually appealing.

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To show the distance between two places.

Question 37

What's the main difference between maps and globes?

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Maps are flat, while globes are round.

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Globes are more accurate than maps.

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Maps only show land, while globes show both land and water.

Question 38

What's the key difference between a map and a drawing?

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A map shows a real place, while a drawing shows an idea or thing.

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A map is always larger than a drawing.

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A drawing always uses symbols, while a map never does.

Question 39

Which color is commonly used on maps to represent areas with trees and plants?

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Green

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Blue

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Red

Question 40

Which map type displays physical features such as mountains and rivers?

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Topographic map

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Thematic map

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Political map

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Road map

Question 41

What imaginary line runs around the middle of the Earth, dividing it into the Northern and Southern Halves?

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Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

Question 42

Why is it important to use a map scale when creating a map?

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To ensure the accuracy of distances and sizes on the map

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To reduce the size of the map

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To make the map more visually appealing

Question 43

What is a key difference between a globe and a map?

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A globe is three-dimensional, while a map is flat

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A map shows a larger area than a globe

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A globe is more accurate than a map

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A map is easier to use than a globe

Question 44

Which is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

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Equator

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Latitude

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Longitude

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Prime Meridian

Question 45

What is the name of the body of water between Europe and Africa?

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Mediterranean Sea

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Atlantic Ocean

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Pacific Ocean

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Indian Ocean

Question 46

Which of these is NOT a continent?

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Great Britain

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North America

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South America

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Antarctica

Question 47

Which imaginary line divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres?

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Prime Meridian

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Latitude

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Longitude

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Equator

Question 48

Which direction is NOT a main compass point?

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Northwest

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North

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South

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East

Question 49

What is the name of the imaginary line that cuts the Earth in half, separating the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

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Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

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International Date Line

Question 50

Which map projection makes the Earth look like a flat surface, but changes the sizes and shapes of land near the North and South Poles?

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Mercator projection

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Equidistant cylindrical projection

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Robinson projection

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Mollweide projection

Question 51

What is the purpose of the scale on a map?

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To help you measure distances on the map

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To show you which direction is north

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To tell you how tall mountains are

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To show you which countries are on the map

Question 52

If you are looking east on a map, which direction will be on your left?

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West

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North

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South

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East

Question 53

Which of these is an advantage of using a globe over a flat map?

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Shows the Earth's shape and size more accurately

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Makes it easier to find distances

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Has more detail than a flat map

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Is easier to carry around

Question 54

Which of these is a type of thematic map?

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Climate map

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Topographic map

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Political map

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Navigation map

Question 55

How can maps be used to show how the land has changed over time?

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By comparing different maps of the same area from different times

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By looking at only one map

Question 56

What is a benefit of using a paper map compared to a digital map?

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It can be carried around easily

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It can be zoomed in and out easily

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It can be updated more often

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It can be shared easily

Question 57

How have maps impacted major events and decisions made by leaders throughout history?

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Maps have been used to support land claims and shape political borders.

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Maps have not influenced historical events or decisions.

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Maps are only useful for finding directions.

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Maps are not reliable sources of information for decision-making.

Question 58

How do satellites in space help us make maps?

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Satellites take pictures of Earth from above, which can be used to create maps.

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Satellites measure the temperature of the ocean, which is used to make weather maps.

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Satellites track the movement of animals, which is used to make animal migration maps.

Question 59

When you place a compass on a flat surface, which way does the red end point?

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North

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South

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East

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West

Question 60

What is the scale on a map used for?

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Measuring distances on the map

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Showing the direction of north

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Indicating the height of land

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Locating specific places

Question 61

How do you find the latitude and longitude of a place on a globe?

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Use the latitude and longitude lines

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Use the equator and prime meridian

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Use the poles and the tropics

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Use the compass and the scale

Question 62

What do physical maps mainly show?

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The shape of the land

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The political boundaries

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The distribution of people

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The location of natural resources

Question 63

Which of these is a human feature on a map?

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City

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Mountain

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River

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Forest

Question 64

Which of these best describes the shape of the Earth?

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Round

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Flat

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Oval

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Square