ITBS Using Maps and Reference Materials 4

Question 1

Which ocean is located between Europe, Africa, and the Americas?

Accepted Answer

Atlantic Ocean

Answer

The Atlantic Ocean separates the continents of Europe and Africa from North and South America.

Question 2

A map has a scale bar showing that 2 centimeters equals 100 kilometers. A road on the map measures 5 centimeters. How long is the actual road?

Accepted Answer

250 km

Answer

If 2 cm = 100 km, then 1 cm = 50 km, so 5 cm = 5 × 50 = 250 km.

Question 3

In a table of contents, what information is typically listed next to each chapter title?

Accepted Answer

The page number where it begins

Answer

A table of contents lists chapter titles alongside the page numbers where each chapter starts.

Question 4

Which type of reference book would you use to find the average rainfall in Seattle, Washington?

Accepted Answer

Almanac

Answer

An almanac contains annual statistical data including weather averages for cities around the world.

Question 5

On a political map, bold lines between countries most commonly represent what?

Accepted Answer

National borders

Answer

Political maps use bold boundary lines to show the borders that separate countries or states.

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