Focus On Earth Science: California Grade 6

Lesson 1: Reading Maps

Standards Check

1.
Which is not a use for a map? 7.f
A)show the location of objects
B)show how objects age with time
C)show the shapes of a surface
D)show the types of rocks in an area
2.
What changes if you move only in a westerly direction? 7.f
A)prime meridian
B)latitude
C)longitude
D)equator
3.
Which of these is the Prime Meridian? 7.f
A)0° longitude
B)90° longitude
C)0° latitude
D)90° latitude
4.
The Prime Meridian and the 180° meridian divide the Earth into which two hemispheres? 7.f
A)eastern and northern
B)western and southern
C)northern and southern
D)eastern and western
5.
Map view is also referred to as _____________. 7.f
A)profile view
B)legend view
C)plan view
D)vertical view
6.
What would you select as the best type of view to visualize the inner structure of a volcano? 7.f
A)legend view
B)profile view
C)vertical view
D)plan view
7.
What two features of a map help you determine distance? 7.f
A)contour lines, map legend
B)latitude lines, longitude lines
C)degrees, minutes
D)map scale, scale bars
8.
How many degrees of latitude are between the equator and the north pole? 7.f
A)360 degrees
B)180 degrees
C)45 degrees
D)90 degrees
9.
Which lines are always parallel to the equator? 7.f
A)contour lines
B)longitude lines
C)latitude lines
D)fault contacts
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