Maps and Globes: Explore the World with Maps and Globes

Question 1

Which seven continents are there in the world? List them in order from the largest to the smallest.

Accepted Answer

Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, Australia

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North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Antarctica, Australia

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Antarctica, Australia, Europe, Africa, North America, South America, Asia

Question 2

What is a flat drawing of the Earth's surface called? What is a round model of the Earth called?

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Map - Globe

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Globe - Map

Question 3

How do we use a globe to show how the Earth spins?

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Spin the globe around its middle

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Move the globe around a light

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Hold the globe upside down

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Roll the globe on a flat surface

Question 4

What is a model of the Earth that shows its round shape?

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A three-dimensional globe

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A flat map

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A ruler for measuring distances

Question 5

Which ocean is the largest in the world?

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Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 6

Why do we use latitude and longitude on maps and globes?

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To find the exact location on Earth

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To measure distances between places

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To know the time in different places

Question 7

Long ago, what material was commonly used to create maps?

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Animal hide

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Paper

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Fabric

Question 8

You have three maps: a road map, a topographic map, and a political map. Which map would be most helpful for planning a hike in the mountains?

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Topographic map

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Road map

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Political map

Question 9

What is a compass rose and how does it help us understand maps?

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A compass rose is a symbol on a map that shows the directions north, south, east, and west.

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A compass rose is a tool used to draw circles on a map.

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A compass rose is a type of flower that grows on maps.

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A compass rose is a small compass used to navigate on a map.

Question 10

The Mercator projection is a type of map that shows the world. What is a limitation of the Mercator projection?

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It makes areas near the poles look larger than they really are.

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It is not very accurate for finding directions.

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It is not a very accurate map.

Question 11

What is one way maps can be useful?

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Finding our way around new places

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Showing where different animals live

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Telling us what the weather will be like tomorrow

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Helping us understand history

Question 12

Physical maps show different landforms and natural features. What is an advantage of using a physical map compared to a political map?

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Physical maps show mountains, rivers, and deserts.

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Political maps show country and state borders.

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Physical maps are always more accurate than political maps.

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Physical maps are easier to read than political maps.

Question 13

Which map shows the Earth's surface as if it were flattened?

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Mercator projection

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Globe

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Physical map

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Political map

Question 14

To find the exact location of a place on a globe, which tool do you use?

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Longitude and latitude

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A compass

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A map key

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A globe

Question 15

What's the main difference between a map and a globe?

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Maps are flat, while globes are round.

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Maps show the whole Earth, while globes show only part of it.

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Maps are for finding directions, while globes are for decoration.

Question 16

Maps can be drawn in different ways, called projections. What makes the Mercator projection particularly useful?

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It's especially helpful for people who travel by sea or air.

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It shows the sizes of countries accurately.

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It shows the shapes of continents accurately.

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It makes the Earth look like a round ball.

Question 17

How can we use maps to find the distance between two places and understand how big they are? What is map scale and how does it help us?

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Use a ruler to measure the distance on the map and then use the map scale to find the actual distance.

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Guess the distance by looking at the map without using any tools.

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Use a compass to find the direction and a protractor to measure the angle to find the distance.

Question 18

Why do maps use different colors to show different things?

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To help people easily see and understand different parts of the map

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To make the map look more attractive

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To show how old different parts of the land are

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To show which way the wind is blowing

Question 19

Why do maps have a compass rose? What does it help us with?

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Show directions

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Find hidden treasure

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Measure distances

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Predict the weather

Question 20

Can maps show different information or ideas?

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Yes, maps can show different information or ideas based on the choices made when creating the map.

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No, maps always show the same information.

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Only political maps can show different information or ideas.

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Maps never show different information or ideas because they are based on facts.

Question 21

You're making a map of your neighborhood to help people find their way around. What's the most important thing to show on your map?

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The names of the streets and important places

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Pictures of your favorite places

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Every single house and building

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The history of the neighborhood

Question 22

What is a main purpose of using maps?

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To show where places are

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To tell stories

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To write poems

Question 23

Which continent is the biggest?

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Asia

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North America

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South America

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Africa

Question 24

What imaginary line divides the Earth into two equal parts?

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Equator

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North Pole

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South Pole

Question 25

What tool do we use to measure distances on a map?

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Scale

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Ruler

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Compass

Question 26

What symbol is often used on maps to show a city?

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Circle

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Star

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Triangle

Question 27

What is a map?

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A picture that shows a place from above

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A book with stories

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A puzzle with pieces

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A photograph of a person

Question 28

Which is the biggest continent in the world?

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Asia

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North America

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South America

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Antarctica

Question 29

What is the name of the biggest ocean in the world?

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Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 30

What makes a globe different from a map?

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It is round.

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It is flat.

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It only shows one continent.

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It is made of paper.

Question 31

What does the equator show on a globe?

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The middle of the Earth

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The North Pole

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The South Pole

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The sunniest place on Earth

Question 32

Which of these countries is in North America?

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Canada

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China

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Brazil

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Australia

Question 33

What is NOT a way to use a map?

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Draw pictures

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Find your way around

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Locate places

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Count miles

Question 34

What is a map?

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A drawing that shows a place

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A picture of the Earth from above

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A book about different places

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A game to play

Question 35

What is the difference between a globe and a map?

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A globe is a 3D model of the Earth, while a map is a flat representation

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A map is a 3D model of the Earth, while a globe is a flat representation

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A globe shows the entire Earth, while a map shows only part of the Earth

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A map shows the entire Earth, while a globe shows only part of the Earth

Question 36

What is the name of the line on a map that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

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Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

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Tropic of Capricorn

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a type of map?

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Treasure map

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Physical map

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Political map

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Weather map

Question 38

Which part of the Earth's surface is known as a landmass?

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Continent

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Ocean

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Lake

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Mountain

Question 39

What is the name of the planet we live on?

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Earth

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Mars

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Venus

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Jupiter

Question 40

Which of these is a tool that shows us a flat representation of the Earth or parts of it?

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Map

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Dice

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Ball

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Compass

Question 41

Which is the largest ocean in the world?

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Pacific Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

Question 42

Which of these is not a direction indicated on a compass?

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Up

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North

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South

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East

Question 43

What does a globe represent?

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The Earth

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The Moon

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The Sun

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Mars

Question 44

What is a typical characteristic of a mountain?

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Great height and steep slopes

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Flat surface

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Contains water

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Covered in trees

Question 45

Which imaginary line divides the Earth into two equal halves?

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Equator

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Tropic of Cancer

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Prime Meridian

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International Date Line

Question 46

Maps can be drawn in different ways. What do we call these different ways of drawing maps?

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Map projections

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Map shapes

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Map styles

Question 47

When is it better to use a globe instead of a flat map?

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To see the whole Earth

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To find directions to a place

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To learn about countries in Europe

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To explore different climates

Question 48

Which of these is not a part of a map?

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Animals

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Symbols

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Colors

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Lines

Question 49

What does the biggest ocean in the world?

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Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 50

What is a globe?

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A small ball that shows the Earth

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A flat picture of the Earth

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A tool for drawing maps

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A book about the planets

Question 51

What shape is our planet?

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Sphere

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Square

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Triangle

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Rectangle

Question 52

What helps us understand the symbols on a map?

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Map key

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Title

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Compass

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Scale

Question 53

Which of these is NOT a tool used to learn about the Earth?

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Telescopes

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Maps

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Globes

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Compasses

Question 54

What symbol on a map represents a mountain?

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Triangle

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Dot

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Circle

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Square

Question 55

What imaginary line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Accepted Answer

Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

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International Date Line

Question 56

Maps are helpful, but what is something that maps are not useful for?

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Making a painting

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Finding directions

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Planning a road trip

Question 57

When making a map, why is it important to think about who will be using it?

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To include information that would be helpful to them

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To make it colorful and fun

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To choose the right colors

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To make it any size you want

Question 58

What can you find on a physical map?

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Mountains and rivers

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Borders between countries

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Number of people living in each place

Question 59

Which job requires the use of maps?

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City planner

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Doctor

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Teacher

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Firefighter

Question 60

What do we call a drawing that shows a place on Earth, like a city or a country?

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A map

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A globe

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A picture

Question 61

What does a compass rose on a map show us?

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Which way is north, south, east, and west

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How far away different places are

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How high mountains are

Question 62

Which of these is the biggest continent on Earth?

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Asia

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North America

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Antarctica

Question 63

What does the legend on a map do?

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Tells you what the different symbols on the map mean

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Shows you how big the map is

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Lists all the names of the places on the map

Question 64

What makes a globe different from a map?

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It shows the Earth in 3D

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It can be folded up

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It's made of paper