1) Maps that are created to represent the Earth are never completely accurate because of ___________. a) the tropic of cancer b) distortion c) satellites d) primary sources 2) Latitude lines measure what directions? a) North and South of the Equator b) East and West of the Prime Meridian 3) The Robinson projection map ______________. a) shows a complete flat representation of the Earth b) shows an aerial view of the Earth c) shows a curved view of the Earth, like a fishbowl shape 4) Longitude lines measure what directions? a) North and South of the Equator b) East and West of the Prime Meridian 5) 0 degrees latitude is also known as the _____________. a) the tropic of Capricorn b) the prime meridian c) The tropic of Cancer d) the equator 6) Which of the following would NOT be a good source of geographical information? a) field work b) diagrams c) maps and globes d) a random Internet site 7) The Prime Meridian is ____________. a) 0 degrees latitude b) 0 degrees longitude 8) True or False: An absolute location describes an exact, precise point on the Earth. a) True b) False 9) True or False: A relative location describes where something is by using another familiar feature as a reference point. a) True b) False 10) To know what symbols represent on a map, make sure to use the __________. a) longitude lines b) map key or legend c) compass rose d) latitude lines 11) What does a political map show? a) Population b) Economic resources c) Borders and cities d) Elevation and land features 12) What does a physical/relief map show? a) Population b) Economic resources c) Borders and cities d) Elevation and land features

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