.
A globe is more accurate than a map because a globe can show _____.


the true shapes of continents and oceans


a distorted view of Earth


city streets


a particular region in great detail

2.
In which century did Gerardus Mercator create his map?


1500s


1900s


1300s


1700s

3.
Which projection is preferred by most geographers?


Robinson projection


other projections


equal-area projection


Mercator projection

4.
On some maps, the key is called a _____.


locator globe


scale bar


compass rose


legend

5.
What may be included to help identify the area covered by the map?


scale bar


locator globe


key


compass rose

Which projection takes slices of a globe and squeezes them into an oval?


Robinson projection


Mercator projection


other projections


equal-area projection

7.
Where would you look to find out how distances on a map compare to the actual distances on land?


the compass rose


the scale bar


the key


the title

8.
Which is a weakness of the Robinson projection?


There is distortion in most sizes.


There is distortion around the edges.


Most distances are not accurate.


Most shapes are accurately represented.

9.
Latitude and longitude lines help geographers identify _____.


the heights of mountains


the depths of oceans


absolute location


Earth’s distance from the sun

10.
Which is a weakness of a Mercator projection?


Areas near the Equator look about the right size.


Scale is kept accurate, as on a globe.


Areas near the poles look much bigger than they are.


Directions are not very accurate.

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