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The image shows a map of the world with an X located at 120°W, 30°S.Which phrase describes the location of X?

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above the equator
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on the prime meridian
C
in the Western Hemisphere
D
in the Northern Hemisphere
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How are the equator and the prime meridian used on maps?

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to provide a reference system
B
to separate Earth’s four hemispheres
C
to measure distances east and west
D
to identify the location of Earth’s continents
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Which phrase describes a feature of the Global Positioning System (GPS)?

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finds locations using traditional globes
B
improves accuracy of digital maps
C
pinpoints locations on Earth’s interior
D
uses one satellite station that orbits Earth
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Which phrase describes the equator?

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is a line of longitude
B
is situated at 0 degrees
C
connects the North and South Poles
D
separates the Eastern and Western Hemispheres
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Why would satellite imagery be more useful than a map in some instances?

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provides landmarks, such as buildings
B
can be used when Internet is not available
C
takes more detailed images but only of very small areas
D
provides various methods of transportation to a location
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The image shows a world map.

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Africa and South America
B
Europe and Africa
C
Australia and Europe
D
North America and Australia
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Which statement describes how globes represent Earth’s surface?

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They model all of Earth’s surface.
B
They are flat and two dimensional.
C
They represent underwater features using symbols.
D
They provide detailed information about towns or cities.
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Which information is typically found on a map key?

A
location of north
B
distance between towns
C
names of bodies of water
D
highest land elevation in an area
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Which statement describes a feature of an equal-area projection?

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Different types exist.
B
Longitude lines are straight.
C
Latitude lines meet at the poles.
D
Land area is less accurate than on a Mercator projection.
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Which phrase describes the prime meridian?

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runs parallel to the equator
B
is a line of latitude
C
is labeled at 90 degrees on a world map
D
divides the Western and Eastern Hemispheres
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Which feature of a map shows the relationship between a distance on a map and that distance on Earth?

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key
B
scale
C
grid system
D
compass rose
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Which phrase describes a feature of a Mercator projection?

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is least commonly used
B
sizes most features to scale
C
presents longitude lines as parallel
D
shows most accurately near the prime meridian
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Which statement describes gridlines on a map?

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They are measured in degrees.
B
They make straight lines on a globe.
C
They run north to west and south to east.
D
They divide Earth into two equal parts.
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Which statement describes a feature of an equal-area projection?

A
Different types exist.
B
Longitude lines are straight.
C
Latitude lines meet at the poles.
D
Land area is less accurate than on a Mercator projection.
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Which statement describes how maps represent Earth’s surface?

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They have a three-dimensional surface.
B
They use symbols to represent land features.
C
They all use the same scale to show distance.
D
They accurately represent the relative shape of Earth.

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