1. Models of Earth Section Review

2. True or False
A map is a flat model of all or part of Earth’s surface as seen from above.
True

3. What information does a globe show?
A globe shows the relative size, shape, and positions of landmasses and bodies of water on Earth’s surface.

4. What two lines are baselines used to locate points on Earth’s surface?
The equator and prime meridian

5. True or False
The three common map projections are mercator, equal-area and conic.
True

6. What is a map projection?
A framework of lines that helps in transferring points on Earth’s three-dimensional surface onto a flat map.