Question

true/false

1. a scale explains what the symbols on a map represent.
2. gamma - rays are a type of electromagnetic radiation that is visible.
3. lines of latitude are parallel.
4. the science of map - making is called cartography.
5. the international date line is another name for the equator.

matching
match each item with the correct statement below.
a. topographic map
b. contour line
c. map legend
d. map scale
e. remote sensing

1. the process of collecting data about earth from far above earths surface
2. type of map that shows changes in elevation of earths surface
3. the ratio between distances on a map and actual distances on the surface of earth
4. connects points of equal elevation on a map
5. explains what the symbols on a map represent

multiple choice
identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

1. why do all flat maps distort either the shapes or areas of land masses?

a. the boundaries of the land masses are not accurately known
b. earth is a curved, three - dimensional object
c. lines of latitude are not parallel
d. such large structures can not be drawn accurately

1. convert 2 ft to inches. (1 ft. = 12 in.)

a. 12 in
b. 12 ft
c. 24 in
d. 122 in

1. convert 2000 cm to meters. (1 m = 100 cm)

a. 200 m
b. 0.02 m
c. 2000 m
d. 20 m

Explanation:

Step1: True - False Questions

1. A scale shows the ratio between distances on a map and actual distances, not what symbols represent. So, False.
2. A map legend explains what the symbols on a map represent. So, False.
3. Gamma - rays are not visible electromagnetic radiation. So, False.
4. Lines of latitude are parallel. So, True.
5. The science of map - making is cartography. So, True.
6. The International Date Line is not the equator. So, False.

Step2: Matching Questions

1. The process of collecting data about Earth from far above Earth's surface is remote sensing. So, e.
2. A topographic map shows changes in elevation of Earth's surface. So, a.
3. The ratio between distances on a map and actual distances on the surface of Earth is map scale. So, d.
4. Contour lines connect points of equal elevation on a map. So, b.
5. A map legend explains what the symbols on a map represent. So, c.

Step3: Multiple - Choice Questions

1. All flat maps distort either the shapes or areas of land masses because Earth is a curved, three - dimensional object. So, c.
2. Since 1 ft = 12 in, then 2 ft=2×12 in = 24 in. So, c.
3. Since 1 m = 100 cm, then 2000 cm=\frac{2000}{100}m = 20 m. So, d.

Answer:

1. False
2. False
3. False
4. True
5. True
6. False
7. e
8. a
9. d
10. b
11. c
12. c
13. d