Multiple Guess
Map Skills II
Map Skillz
100

Which map projection accurately shows direction and shape but distorts area and size? 

Mercator projection 

100

The equator passes through the mainland of which two continents? 

South America, and Africa 

100

On which continent would you be if your location were 20 degrees S latitude and 60 degrees W longitude? 

South America 

200

These have flat tops and extremely steep sides and are usually round or oblong in shape.  

Mesas 

200

List the three oceans that border the continent of Asia. 

Arctic, Pacific, and Indian 

200

On the map what is the latitude and longitude at number 37? 

40 degree N latitude, 40 degree W longitude 

300

These are flat or rolling lands with few changes in elevation.  

Plains 

300

List the continents that touch the Arctic Circle. 

Asia, Europe, and North America 

300

On the map what is the latitude and longitude of number 38? 

66 degree N, 40 degrees E longitude 

400

An artificial lake caused by a dammed river called a? 

reservoir 

400

Which oceans surround North America? 

Atlantic, Arctic, and Pacific 

400

On the map what is the latitude and longitude at number 39? 

66 degrees S latitude, 80 degrees E longitude 

500

What is the world's largest freshwater lake? 

Lake Superior 

500

What body of water is west of Australia? 

Indian Ocean 

500

On the map what is the latitude and longitude at number 40? 

40 degrees S latitude, 120 degrees E longitude 

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