Models of Earth

Why would satellite imagery be more useful than a map in some instances? Check all that apply. provides landmarks such as buildings is an overhead view of Earth's features can be used when Internet is not available provides small details of roads for digital maps provides various methods of transportation to a location

a b d

Why would satellite imagery be more useful than a map in some instances? Check all that apply. provides landmarks such as buildings is an overhead view of Earth's features can be used when Internet is not available provides small details of roads for digital maps provides various methods of transportation to a location c

a b d

Which statements describe how maps represent Earth's surface? Check all that apply. They show all or part of Earth. They have a three-dimensional surface. They use symbols to represent land features. They correspond to distances on Earth using a scale. They represent the relative shape of Earth accurately.

a b not

Which phrases describe a Mercator projection? Check all that apply. is most commonly used sizes most features to scale presents longitude lines as parallel shows most accurately near the prime meridian distorts land size as it moves away from the equator

a c e

The equator runs through which continents? Check all that apply. Africa Europe Australia North America South America

a d

Which statements describe equal-area projection? Check all that apply. Different types exist. Longitude lines are straight. Latitude lines meet at the poles. Land area is more accurate than on a Mercator projection. Angles become distorted moving away from the equator.

a d e

The image shows a world map. The equator runs through which continents? Check all that apply. Africa Europe Australia North America South America

a e

How are the equator and the prime meridian used on maps? to provide a reference system to separate Earth's four hemispheres to measure distances east and west to identify the location of Earth's continents

b

Which statements describe how globes represent Earth's surface? Check all that apply. They are created to scale. They model all or part of Earth's surface. They are spherical and three-dimensional. They represent surface features using symbols. They provide detailed information about towns or cities.

b c d not

Which phrase describes the equator? Check all that apply. is a line of latitude it is situated at 0 degrees connects the North and South Poles circles Earth as an invisible line on a globe separates the Eastern and Western Hemispheres

b d

Which phrase describes the equator? Check all that apply. is a line of latitude it is situated at 0 degrees connects the North and South Poles circles Earth as an invisible line on a globe separates the Eastern and Western Hemispheres

b e not

Which statements describe how globes represent Earth's surface? Check all that apply. They are created to scale. They model all or part of Earth's surface. They are spherical and three-dimensional. They represent surface features using symbols. They provide detailed information about towns or cities.

bcd

The image shows a map of the world with an X located at 120°W, 30°S. Which phrase describes the location of X? above the equator on the prime meridian in the Western Hemisphere in the Northern Hemisphere

c

Which information is typically found on a map key? location of north distance between towns names of bodies of water highest land elevation in an area

not a

Which statements describe how maps represent Earth's surface? Check all that apply. They show all or part of Earth. They have a three-dimensional surface. They use symbols to represent land features. They correspond to distances on Earth using a scale. They represent the relative shape of Earth accurately.

not a b