Identify the two continents to the west of the Atlantic Ocean.(1 point)
Responses
Africa and Europe
Africa and Europe
Europe and Asia
Europe and Asia
Australia and South America
Australia and South America
North America and South America
North America and South America
What two landforms can become a barrier to movement and trade between people?(1 point)
Responses
continents and oceans
continents and oceans
mountains and deserts
mountains and deserts
seas and islands
seas and islands
mountains and peninsulas
mountains and deserts
What is an advantage of the Mercator Projection map over a globe?(1 point)
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The Mercator Projection is more portable than a globe.
The Mercator Projection is more portable than a globe.
The Mercator Projection is much larger than a globe.
The Mercator Projection is much larger than a globe.
The Mercator Projection shows the sizes of continents accurately and the globe does not.
The Mercator Projection shows the sizes of continents accurately and the globe does not.
The Mercator Projection shows the shape of objects within a narrow band of latitudes accurately and a globe does not.
The Mercator Projection shows the shape of objects within a narrow band of latitudes accurately and a globe does not.
Which option would be a possible conclusion from an analysis of a topographic map showing a mountain range?(1 point)
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A particular peak might be a good spot for an observatory because the map shows elevation, which is an important factor for astronomy.
A particular peak might be a good spot for an observatory because the map shows elevation, which is an important factor for astronomy.
A particular road through the mountains would be the most efficient route, since the map likely shows other roads that would take longer.
A particular road through the mountains would be the most efficient route, since the map likely shows other roads that would take longer.
A mountain pass would be a good spot for a highway because the map shows population centers that need a new transit route.
A mountain pass would be a good spot for a highway because the map shows population centers that need a new transit route.
A particular area in the mountain range should be designated for environmental protection, since the map shows the presence of a delicate ecosystem.
A particular area in the mountain range should be designated for environmental protection, since the map shows the presence of a delicate ecosystem.
A particular area in the mountain range should be designated for environmental protection, since the map shows the presence of a delicate ecosystem.
Which type of geographic representation would be most appropriate for trying to find the fastest route from a hotel to a museum in a city?(1 point)
Responses
a subway diagram
a subway diagram
a topographic map
a topographic map
a political map
a political map
satellite imagery