Which of the following sentences is not true about

3. Which of the following sentences is not true about globes?
A Globes are flat maps.
Globes are maps of the world that are shaped like spheres.
On globes, the places on Earth are in their correct positions.
Globes show the correct shape of continents and bodies of water.
B
C
D
4. The line of latitude at zero degrees is called the ___________. 5. Which words from the article “Time Flies” helps the reader understand the meaning of the word ancient ?
B
C
D

6. Why are maps useful to people today?
7. Why do you think the author wrote the article “Latitude and Longitude”?
A to entertain the reader with an interesting story
to persuade the reader to learn to read a map
to describe where the reader can find the equator
to give the reader information about latitude and longitude lines on a map
B
C
D
Use the map to answer questions 8 and 9.
8. Examine the map carefully and use it to describe the prime meridian.
9. The equator is the start of measuring lines of ___________. These lines never touch.
B
C
D
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10. In which direction would you travel
to get to the Rocky Mountains from
Washington, D.C.?
11. Use the map scale to determine the
best estimate of the distance between
Austin and Washington, D.C.
A 175 miles
500 miles
1,500 miles
3,000 miles
B
C
D
12. Use the map scale to determine the best estimate of the distance between Austin and the most southern
part of Texas.
13. Use the grid map to determine the approximate location of Austin.
B
C
D
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