TEST UNIT 1Online version Test about Maps and Globes by Susana López 1 A GEOID is... a a sphere slightly flattened at the poles b the most common representation of the Earth c an instrument with a magnetic needle 2 Globes represent the Earth accurately because… a the have a similar shape b they are a shape c they are two-dimensional 3 A globe does not usually contain… a detailed information b continents c oceans 4 One advantage of maps is that… (There could be more than one correct answer) Choose one or more answers a they are easy to use and carry around b they provide detailed and practical information c they represent the Earth accurately 5 The disadvantage of maps is that… a shapes and distances are distorted b they are easy to use and carry around c they represent the Earth accurately 6 We use cardinal points to… a establish direction b run faster c get lost 7 The principal cardinal points are (There could be more than one correct answer) Choose one or more answers a north b south c east d west 8 Some elements in nature can help us to establish direction like… (There could be more than one correct answer) Choose one or more answers a the sun rises in the east b the sun sets in the west c the North Star indicates north d the South Star indicates south 9 A compass is … a an instrument with a magnetic needle which always points north b a three-dimensional representation of the Earth c a two-dimensional representation of the Earth 10 Physical maps give information on… a relief, rivers, oceans… b political organitation like frontiers and capitals c particular subjects like climate or vegetation. 11 Thematic maps give information on… a relief, rivers, oceans… b political organitation like frontiers and capitals c particular subjects like climate or vegetation 12 Political maps give information on… a political organitation like frontiers and capitals b relief, rivers, oceans… c particular subjects like climate or vegetation. 13 Which of those answers is not a basic element of a map: a title b key c scale d oceans 14 The arrow pointing north in a map enables us to… a establish orientation b find places on a map c look for places on a map 15 The title in a map… a shows what the map is about b The name of continents c The name of oceans 16 A box with the symbols which represent information on the map is called… a Key b Title c Arrow pointing north 17 Scale indicates… a how many times the area represented has been reduced b where is the north c what the map is about 18 A semicircle which goes from one pole to the other is a… a Meridian b Parallel c Equator 19 What of the following answers describe the prime or Greenwich meridian: (It could be more than one correct answer) Choose one or more answers a is the point of reference for other meridians b divides the earth into two hemisfpheres: western hemisphere and eastern hemisphere c is the mos importan parallel 20 The imaginary circles which are perpendicular to the meridians are… a parallels b meridians 21 Find the wrong answer. One of the most important parallels are… Choose one or more answers a The Arctic Circle b The Tropic of Cancer c The Tropic of Capricorn d The prime meridian 22 Find the false sentence: a Geographical coordinates provide us the exact location of a place on the Earth b Geographical coordinates are the combination of latitude and longitude. c Geographical coordinates always points north 23 Which of the following sentences is false: a Latitude starts at the equator (0⁰) b Latitude could be north (northern hemisphere) or south (southern hemisphere) c Latitude run vertically form 0⁰ to 180⁰ 24 Which of the following sentences is false: a Longitude is measured by using the meridians which start at the prime meridian (0⁰) b Longitude goes from 0⁰ to 180⁰ east and from 0⁰ to 180⁰ west c Longitude could be north (northern hemisphere) or south (southern hemisphere) 25 The difference between the size of something in the real world and its size on a map is called… a Scale b Meridian c Map 26 The numeric scale is… a expressed as a fraction b a bar or line divided into equal segments 27 The graphic scale is… a expressed as a fraction b a bar or line divided into equal segments 28 What are the coordinates of point A a 60⁰ N, 120⁰ W b 120⁰N, 60⁰ W c 60⁰ S, 120⁰ E 29 What are the coordinates of point B a 60⁰ N, 80⁰ E b 80⁰ N, 60⁰ E c 60⁰ N, 80⁰ W 30 What are the coordinates of point C a 0⁰ latitude, 60⁰ W b 0⁰ longitude, 60⁰ N c 60⁰ N, 80⁰ W 31 What are the coordinates of point D a 10⁰S, 30⁰E b 10⁰E, 30⁰S c 10⁰S, 30⁰W 32 What time is it in Madrid if it is 15:00 in London?: a 16:00 h b 14:00 h c 15:00 h 33 What time is it in Beijing if it is 15:00 in London?: a 23:00 h b 18:00 h c 20:00 h 34 An astronomical body that orbits around a star is called... a Satellite b Planet c Moon d Sun 35 An astronomical body that orbits around a planet is called... a Moon b Satellite c Star d Asteroid 36 What is the name of the fourth planet closest to the Sun? Written answer 37 Identify the false sentence: a The Earth is the only planet in the Solar System where life exists. b The Earth has not the right temperature for life. c The atmosphere is essential for life. d Water is necessary for all living things. 38 Find the correct sentences about the atmosphere. Choose one or more answers a It is a layer of gases that surrounds the Earth b It protects the Earth from the Sun’s radiation c It contains essential gases like oxygen d It protects us from the impact of meteorites. 39 The outer structure of the Earth is made up of... Choose one or more answers a Atmosphere b Biosphere c Lithosphere d Hydrosphere 40 The Earth’s solid outer layer that consists of the continents and submerged land under the oceans and seas is called... Written answer 41 Choose the correct sentences about the Earth's rotation Choose one or more answers a It takes 365 days and 6 hours b It causes the alternation of day and night c It spins in a west-to-east direction 42 Choose the correct sentences about the Earth's revolution Choose one or more answers a It takes 365 days and 6 hours b The Earth orbits around the Sun c The Earth is tilted, son the angle of the Sun's rays changes and causes the seasons. d The Earth spins on its own axis 43 The Sun's rays are vertical to one of the tropics in... Choose one or more answers a The equinoxes b The solstices
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