Earth Science Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Section 1: Latitude and Longitude

Self-Check Quizzes-English

1
What is the definition of cartography?
A)the use of computers to make maps
B)the science of mapmaking
C)the use of satellites to make topographic maps
D)the use of road maps
2
How many time zones are on Earth?
A)10
B)60
C)24
D)100
3
According to the Table, which city is farthest north?
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A)Cape Town, South Africa
B)Nome, Alaska
C)Stockholm, Sweden
D)Wellington, New Zealand
4
The boundaries of time zones correspond __________.
A)roughly to lines of longitude
B)exactly to lines of latitude
C)roughly to lines of latitude
D)exactly to lines of longitude
5
The equator circles Earth __________.
A)exactly halfway between the north and south poles
B)at the same location as the International Date Line
C)around Earth at 66 º N
D)between the north and south poles
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