Maps, Measurement And Planet Earth 2

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1.

The true shape of the Earth is best described as a
- A.
  
  Perfect sphere
- B.
  
  Perfect ellipse
- C.
  
  Slightly oblate sphere
- D.
  
  Highly eccentric ellipse
2.

An observer watching a sailing ship at sea notes that the ship appears to be "sinking" as it moves away. Which statement best explains this observation?
- A.
  
  The surface of the ocean has depressions
- B.
  
  The Earth has a curved surface
- C.
  
  The Earth is rotating
- D.
  
  The Earth is revolving
3.

The water sphere of the Earth is known as the
- A.
  
  Atmosphere
- B.
  
  Biosphere
- C.
  
  Lithosphere
- D.
  
  Hydrosphere
4.

The latitude of a point in the Northern Hemisphere may be determined by measuring the
- A.
  
  Apparent diameter of Polaris
- B.
  
  Altitude of Polaris
- C.
  
  Distance to the Sun
- D.
  
  Apparent diameter of the Sun
5.

How are latitude and longitude lines drawn on a globe of Earth?
- A.
  
  Latitude lines are parallel and longitude lines meet at the poles.
- B.
  
  Latitude lines are parallel and longitude lines meet at the equator.
- C.
  
  Longitude lines are parallel and latitude lines meet at the poles.
- D.
  
  Longitude lines are parallel and latitude lines meet at the equator.
6.

Which reference line passes through both the geographic North Pole and the geographic South Pole?
- A.
  
  0° latitude
- B.
  
  0° longitude
- C.
  
  Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N)
- D.
  
  Tropic of Capricorn (23.5°S)
7.

Which profile best represents he topography along the dashed line from point X to point Y?Profile 1Profile 2Profile 3Profile 4
- A.
  
  Profile 1
- B.
  
  Profile 2
- C.
  
  Profile 3
- D.
  
  Profile 4
8.

Base your answer to this question on the topographic map below. Points X, Y, and Z are locatons on the map. Elevations are expressed in meters.Mill River generally flows toward the
- A.
  
  Southeast
- B.
  
  Southwest
- C.
  
  Northeast
- D.
  
  Northwest
9.

Base your answer to this question on the topographic map below. Points X, Y, and Z are locatons on the map. Elevations are expressed in meters.What is the elevation of point Z?
- A.
  
  190 m
- B.
  
  220 m
- C.
  
  240 m
- D.
  
  250 m
10.

Base your answer to this question on the map below, which shows most of New York State. Isolines indicate the depth of the Precambrian bedrock surface below present-day sea level. Depths are in feet.Which map best shows the location of the -4,000-foot isoline?Map 1Map 2Map 3Map 4
- A.
  
  Map 1
- B.
  
  Map 2
- C.
  
  Map 3
- D.
  
  Map 4
11.

The diagram below represents a portion of a map of the Earth's grid system. What is the approximate latitude and longitude of point A?
- A.
  
  15° N. 30° W
- B.
  
  15° S. 30° W
- C.
  
  15° N. 30° E
- D.
  
  15° S. 30° E
12.

The topographic map below shows a hill. Points X and Y represent locations on the hill’s surface. Elevations are shown in meters.What is the gradient between points X and Y?
- A.
  
  40 m/km
- B.
  
  80 m/km
- C.
  
  100 m/km
- D.
  
  120 m/km