What distinguishes a cartograph from a map? (1 point)
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Cartographs show political boundaries; maps do not.
Cartographs show political boundaries; maps do not.
Cartographs use different colors to compare data between places.
Cartographs use different colors to compare data between places.
Cartographs distort the shape and size of places to compare data between places.
Cartographs distort the shape and size of places to compare data between places.
Cartographs are only used to show physical characteristics of places.
Cartographs show political boundaries; maps do not.
Which of the following would be best to show distance from a central location?(1 point)
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a line cartogram
a line cartogram
a diagrammatic cartogram
a diagrammatic cartogram
a choropleth map
a choropleth map
a proportional symbol map
a proportional symbol map
Which of the following observations most accurately reflects the benefits of using the Mercator projection over a Mollweide projection?(1 point)
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Because the Mercator projection preserves the size of landmasses, it can be used to show spatial distributions.
Because the Mercator projection preserves the size of landmasses, it can be used to show spatial distributions.
Because the Mercator projection preserves the shape of landmasses, it can be used as a reference map.
Because the Mercator projection preserves the shape of landmasses, it can be used as a reference map.
Because the Mercator projection preserves the distances between points on the map, it can be used to map polar regions.
Because the Mercator projection preserves the distances between points on the map, it can be used to map polar regions.
Because the Mercator projection preserves the accuracy of directions, it can be used for navigation.
Because the Mercator projection preserves the accuracy of directions, it can be used for navigation.
Because the Mercator projection preserves the accuracy of directions, it can be used for navigation.
Which option best infers the purpose of using grid lines on a large-scale map?(1 point)
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A map with these features might be used to find population density in different areas of a city.
A map with these features might be used to find population density in different areas of a city.
A map with these features might be used to compare cultural patterns in different countries.
A map with these features might be used to compare cultural patterns in different countries.
A map with these features might be used to find the exact location of cities on a continent.
A map with these features might be used to find the exact location of cities on a continent.
A map with these features might be used to find the exact location of campsites on a trail.
A map with these features might be used to find the exact location of cities on a continent.
Which of the following best identifies the importance of a map title?(1 point)
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The map title identifies the place shown and the purpose of the map.
The map title identifies the place shown and the purpose of the map.
The map title identifies the place being shown and no other information.
The map title identifies the place being shown and no other information.
The map title identifies the place shown and explains the symbols used on the map.
The map title identifies the place shown and explains the symbols used on the map.
The map title identifies the place being shown along with the coordinates of the place.
The map title identifies the place shown and the purpose of the map.
Which property do the elements in each column of the representative elements series of the periodic table have in common?(1 point)
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number of protons
number of protons
number of valence electrons
number of valence electrons
number of orbitals
number of orbitals
number of neutrons