Question

A thematic map may show:
A. Elevation
B. Country borders
C. Climate zones
D. Continents


Which tool measures direction?
A. Barometer
B. Compass
C. Anemometer
D. Chronometer


A contour map displays:




Longitude measures distance:
A. North and south of the Equator
B. East and west of the Prime Meridian
C. Across the Tropics
D. Along the equinox


Which is NOT a distortion caused by projecting Earth onto a flat map?
A. Shape
B. Size
C. Direction
D. Gravity


Which map would be best for navigation at sea?




Latitude lines run:
A. North–south but measure east–west
B. East–west but measure north–south
C. East–west and measure east–west
D. North–south and measure north–south
WG.2 — Human Systems
A push factor for migration is:
A. Job opportunities
B. Political stability
C. War
D. Family ties

Answer 1

1) A thematic map may show:
Answer: C. Climate zones
(Themes = specific topics like climate, population, land use; country borders/continents are reference map features.)

2) Which tool measures direction?
Answer: B. Compass

3) A contour map displays:
Answer: Lines of equal elevation (shows terrain/relief)

4) Longitude measures distance:
Answer: B. East and west of the Prime Meridian

5) Which is NOT a distortion caused by projecting Earth onto a flat map?
Answer: D. Gravity

6) Which map would be best for navigation at sea?
Answer: A nautical chart / Mercator projection (preserves direction for navigation)

7) Latitude lines run:
Answer: B. East–west but measure north–south

8) A push factor for migration is:
Answer: C. War