Human Geography Exam Review: Scale, Map Projection, and Cartography
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What is the main purpose of a map projection?

  • To mark the locations of meridians and parallels
  • To orient the map correctly
  • To accurately measure distances on the map
  • To represent a curved surface of the earth on a flat map (correct)
  • Which geographic feature is represented by a latitude circle that is 23.4 degrees North of the equator?

  • Tropic of Cancer (correct)
  • Arctic Circle
  • Tropic of Capricorn
  • International Date Line
  • What is the function of the International Date Line?

  • To determine the equator
  • To denote the Prime Meridian
  • To mark the Tropic of Capricorn
  • To separate two consecutive calendar dates (correct)
  • What defines a meridian in cartography?

    <p>A vertical line across a map</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which polar circle is located on the south side of Earth at approximately 66°33’ S?

    <p>Antarctic Circle</p> Signup and view all the answers

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