Mapping

Question 1

what is three dimensional, most accurate model of the earth, and not convenient because of its size

Answer 1

globe

Question 2

what is 2-dimensional and is not as accurate as the globe

Answer 2

maps

Question 3

all maps have

Answer 3

distortion

Question 4

what are mapmakers called

Answer 4

cartographer

Question 5

different ways of drawing the world map

Answer 5

projections

Question 6

distorts the areas near the poles

Answer 6

mercator projection

Question 7

shows earths poles and distorts landmass shaped away from the center

Answer 7

gnomonic projection

Question 8

least distorted and useful for mid-latitudes, most distorted near the equator

Answer 8

polyconic projection

Question 9

lines that measure north and south (equator)

Answer 9

latitude

Question 10

lines that measure east to west (prime meridian)

Answer 10

longitude

Question 11

latitude and longitude are broken down into (think time wise) ex. 30 degree 54’ 20’’

Answer 11

minutes and secs, 60 mins in a degree, 60 secs in a min

Question 12

where is the equator located (degrees)

Answer 12

0 degrees latitude

Question 13

where is the prime meridian located (degrees)

Answer 13

0 degrees longitude

Question 14

where is the north pole located

Answer 14

90 degrees N

Question 15

where is the south pole located

Answer 15

90 degrees S

Question 16

how many hours is one rotation for earth

Answer 16

24

Question 17

how many degrees per hour

Answer 17

15

Question 18

because there are 24 time zones every 15 deg longitude is

Answer 18

a 1 hour difference

Question 19

which way does the world spin

Answer 19

counterclockwise

Question 20

time zones on the east are ________ of the west

Answer 20

ahead

Question 21

why are time zones not always straight

Answer 21

they avoid cities so its less confusing

Question 22

what is a topographic map

Answer 22

a map showing relief features such as mountains, hills, and valleys (2D representation of a 3D world)

Question 23

what are contour lines

Answer 23

lines joining in points of equal elevation relative to sea level

Question 24

contour lines next to each other show what

Answer 24

change in elevation

Question 25

what is the contour interval and what happens every 5th contour interval

Answer 25

difference in elevation between 2 lines that are next to each other, index contour which is always bold and shows a number

Question 26

contour lines that are closer together represent: contour lines that are farther apart represent:

Answer 26

steeper slope gentler slope

Question 27

contour lines that form a circle show

Answer 27

hills or mountains

Question 28

what is it called when hatch marks or teeth are shown on the contour lines pointing to the center

Answer 28

depression

Question 29

what do contour lines never do

Answer 29

never cross, split, or divide

Question 30

contour lines make a __ shape when crossing a stream and a __ shape when going up on a valley

Answer 30

u,v

Question 31

slope and gradient are measures of ________

Answer 31

steepness

Question 32

equation for gradient

Answer 32

change in elevation/ distance traveled

Question 33

topographs can sometimes show a picture/plot that show the what

Answer 33

shape of the surface of the ground