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Which kind of map would be used to show population density in the countries of the world?

A
a political map
B
a physical map
C
a resources map
D
a special purpose map
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Which of the following statements about cartography and the creation of maps is false?

A
Every map projection shows distances and shapes accurately.
B
Geographers use different kinds of maps, depending on the subject they are studying.
C
Different map projections offer varying perspectives.
D
Cartographers are geographers who specialize in designing maps.
6

Which of the following map projections is popular because it keeps all areas slightly distorted, creating a visually appealing map of the entire world?

A
Mercator
B
Mollweide
C
Robinson
D
Goode
7

A physical map uses

A
shapes
B
patterns
C
color
D
texture
9

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. The purple arrow on the map above is pointing to the __________, an important line of latitude.

Question illustration
A
Tropic of Capricorn
B
Equator
C
International Date Line
D
Prime Meridian
10

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. The orange arrow on the map above is pointing to the __________, an important line of longitude.

Question illustration
A
Tropic of Cancer
B
Prime Meridian
C
Equator
D
International Date Line

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