.
A globe is more accurate than a map because a globe can show .

the true shapes of continents and oceans

a distorted view of Earth

city streets

a particular region in great detail

2.
In which century did Gerardus Mercator create his map?

1500s

1900s

1300s

1700s

3.
Which projection is preferred by most geographers?

Robinson projection

other projections

equal-area projection

Mercator projection

4.
On some maps, the key is called a .

locator globe

scale bar

compass rose

legend

5.
What may be included to help identify the area covered by the map?

scale bar

locator globe

key

compass rose

Which projection takes slices of a globe and squeezes them into an oval?

Robinson projection

Mercator projection

other projections

equal-area projection

7.
Where would you look to find out how distances on a map compare to the actual distances on land?

the compass rose

the scale bar

the key

the title

8.
Which is a weakness of the Robinson projection?

There is distortion in most sizes.

There is distortion around the edges.

Most distances are not accurate.

Most shapes are accurately represented.

9.
Latitude and longitude lines help geographers identify .

the heights of mountains

the depths of oceans

absolute location

Earth’s distance from the sun

10.
Which is a weakness of a Mercator projection?

Areas near the Equator look about the right size.

Scale is kept accurate, as on a globe.

Areas near the poles look much bigger than they are.

Directions are not very accurate.

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