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The map shows the latitudes and longitudes of Africa.

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A
Algeria
B
Egypt
C
Ethiopia
D
Madagascar
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The map shows the territories in Australia.

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A
2,500 km
B
2,000 km
C
1,800 km
D
1,500 km
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The map shows elevations on Easter Island. Where is the highest elevation on Easter Island?

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at the eastern tip of the island
B
near the northern end of the island
C
at the southwestern tip of the island
D
near the southern coast of the island
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Which type of map provides special-purpose information, such as human population and weather?

A
political
B
thematic
C
resource
D
physical
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Which statement best describes techniques that ancient and modern mapmakers share?

A
They both use clay models as a medium to preserve information.
B
They both use available technology to draw accurate maps by hand.
C
They both use two-dimensional images to represent physical features.
D
They both use color and symbols to present information about the world.
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The map shows the longitudes and latitudes of North America.

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A
38° N, 77° W
B
38° N, 90° W
C
40° N, 74° W
D
34° S, 118° W
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The map shows the longitudes and latitudes of North America.

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A
38° N, 77° W
B
38° N, 90° W
C
40° N, 74° W
D
34° S, 118° W
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The map shows Europe.

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A
It shows the boundaries of the countries in Europe.
B
It shows the major cities of each European country.
C
It shows where ancient civilizations developed in Europe.
D
It shows the geography of each European country.
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The map shows North America.

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A
to show the physical features of the continent
B
to show the location of the resources on the continent
C
to show boundaries between the countries on the continent
D
to show how civilizations spread throughout the continent
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Why are latitude and longitude included on maps?

A
It is the simplest way to give directions to travelers.
B
It is a way to determine the exact location of any spot in the world.
C
It is a tradition that mapmakers have been using for hundreds of years.
D
It is an easy method to find the location of one spot relative to another spot.
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How do ancient maps of the Middle East differ from modern maps of the region?

A
Ancient maps include physical features and civilizations that no longer exist today.
B
Ancient maps focus on a larger physical area than modern maps do.
C
Ancient maps focus on political features more than modern maps do.
D
Ancient maps are much more accurate and reliable than modern maps.
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The map shows the population distribution in Australia.Which territory in Australia is most densely populated?

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A
Victoria
B
Queensland
C
New South Wales
D
Northern Territory
13

Which type of map provides special-purpose information, such as human population and weather?

A
political
B
thematic
C
resource
D
physical
14

The maps show ancient and modern Europe.How is the modern map of Europe different from the ancient map of Europe?

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A
The modern map includes land masses the ancient map does not show.
B
The ancient map does not include any specific written information.
C
The ancient map does not use the latitude and longitude grid that modern maps include.
D
The modern map shows the shapes of land masses more accurately than the ancient map.
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The map shows Australia.What do the different colors on the map show about Australia?

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A
climate regions
B
centers of industry
C
distribution of people
D
distribution of religious beliefs
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The map shows the territories in Australia.

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A
Victoria
B
Queensland
C
Northern Territory
D
Western Australia
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The map shows North America.

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A
to show the physical features of the continent
B
to show the location of the resources on the continent
C
to show boundaries between the countries on the continent
D
to show how civilizations spread throughout the continent
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How do ancient maps of the Middle East differ from modern maps of the region?

A
Ancient maps include physical features and civilizations that no longer exist today.
B
Ancient maps focus on a larger physical area than modern maps do.
C
Ancient maps focus on political features more than modern maps do.
D
Ancient maps are much more accurate and reliable than modern maps.

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