The vertical distance between a standard reference point, such as sea level, and the top of an object or point on the Earth, such as a mountain, is also referred to as _______.
longitude
altitude
the scale
elevation
3 points
QUESTION 5
A grid system makes it easier to find _________ on a map.
elevations
scale
places
orientation
3 points
QUESTION 6
The name "Pangaea" comes from the combination of two ancient Greek words, pan and Gaea, meaning __________.
two continents
land on Earth
continental drift
entire Earth
3 points
QUESTION 7
Longitudinal lines run parallel to the __________.
Equator
Tropic of Capricorn
Tropic of Cancer
Prime Meridian
3 points
QUESTION 8
The purpose of a(n) _________ on a map is to help figure out how the distances on the map relate to the actual distances on the ground.
legend
scale
compass
index
3 points
QUESTION 9
The difference between a formal and a vernacular region is that
a formal region has no formal boundaries (ex. the South and Midwest), and a vernacular region is established by administrative forces or physical characteristics.
a formal region is established by administrative forces or physical characteristics, and a vernacular region is based on economic factors (ex. poor, middle class, wealthy, etc.)
a formal region is based on economic factors (ex. poor middle class, wealthy, etc.), and a vernacular region has no formal boundaries (ex. the South and Midwest).
a formal region is established by administrative forces or physical characteristics, and a vernacular region has no formal boundaries (ex. the South and Midwest).
3 points
QUESTION 10
The ability to identify where you are, that is, locating your space and evaluating it in relation to someplace else, is known as _________.
grid projection
spatial analysis
spatial projection
grid analysis
3 points
QUESTION 11
The Heliocentric Theory is best described as a theory that ___________.
identifies the sun as the center of the universe, with planets revolving around it
identifies the Earth at the center of the universe, with planets revolving around it
establishes that the Earth is stationary
establishes that the moon is stationary
3 points
QUESTION 12
During both the vernal equinox and _____________, there is an equal amount of night and day.
summer solstice
autumnal equinox
winter solstice
vernal equinox