Which is the best definition of scale, as it is used in maps?(1 point)
Responses
the difference between how a distance appears to human eyes and how it is measured
the difference between how a distance appears to human eyes and how it is measured
the relationship between a real-world distance and how it is represented on the map
the relationship between a real-world distance and how it is represented on the map
a measurement of distance, most usually in miles
a measurement of distance, most usually in miles
a horizontal bar showing units of distance
the relationship between a real-world distance and how it is represented on the map
Choose the list that orders units of latitude and longitude from largest to smallest.(1 point)
Responses
degrees, minutes, seconds
degrees, minutes, seconds
centimeters, meters, kilometers
centimeters, meters, kilometers
miles, degrees, ticks
miles, degrees, ticks
miles, feet, inches
degrees, minutes, seconds
What is the largest distortion in a Winkel Tripel projection?(1 point)
Responses
the distance between locations
the distance between locations
the relative shape and size of land masses
the relative shape and size of land masses
the area of land masses
the area of land masses
the latitude and longitude lines
the area of land masses
Where is a Mercator projection map most commonly used?(1 point)
Responses
on the side of a mountain
on the side of a mountain
in a U.S. classroom
in a U.S. classroom
in a magazine or newspaper
in a magazine or newspaper
on a large body of water
in a U.S. classroom
China has the largest population of any country in the world. Russia has the largest land area of any country in the world. On a population cartogram of the world, which country would appear larger?(1 point)
Responses
Neither would appear on a population cartogram.
Neither would appear on a population cartogram.
China
China
Russia
Russia
They would appear to be the same size.
China
You want to make a map showing distribution of cattle in Brazil. What kind of map would be best to show this information?(1 point)
Responses
physical map
physical map
isoline map
isoline map
political map
political map
dot density map