12 august geography quiz
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Name_______________________________________________ 1. A map showing national and state boundaries is called:
a. physical b. political c. special purpose
2. A map showing landforms and other natural features is called:
a. physical b. political c. special purpose
3. Imaginary lines the run horizontal and are measured in degrees North or South are called:
a. longitude b. latitude c. meridians
4. Imaginary lines that run vertical and are measured in degrees East or West are called:
a. longitude b. latitude c. meridians
5. Zero (0) degrees latitude is referred to as:
a. The Prime Meridian b. The Equator c. The North Pole
6. Maps that are adapted to serve a variety of functions are known as: a. Political maps b. Physical maps c. Special purpose maps 7. Geography that deals with manmade institutions is called ___________ geography. a. Physical b. Human c. Economic
8. Geography that deals with the natural environment and climate is called ____________ geography. a. Physical b. Human c. Economic 9. The highest possible latitude (north or south) is: a. 180 degrees b. 90 degrees c. 45 degrees 10. The longitude of the International Date Line is: a. 180 degrees b. 90 degrees c. 45 degrees
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