Cartography and Navigation
Description: This quiz covers the fascinating world of cartography and navigation, exploring the history, techniques, and tools used to map and navigate our planet. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: cartography navigation maps exploration history |
What is the primary purpose of cartography?
Which ancient civilization is widely credited with developing the concept of latitude and longitude?
What is the term for the imaginary lines that run parallel to the equator and measure distance north or south of it?
Which famous explorer is credited with circumnavigating the globe for the first time?
What is the term for the instrument used to measure the angle between the horizon and a celestial body?
Which type of map projection is commonly used for navigation and is characterized by its straight meridians and parallels?
What is the term for the imaginary line that connects the North and South Poles and divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres?
Which type of map projection is commonly used for representing areas near the poles and is characterized by its circular parallels and radiating meridians?
What is the term for the instrument used to determine the direction of magnetic north?
Which famous mapmaker is credited with creating the first modern atlas, containing a collection of maps of the world?
What is the term for the imaginary line that connects points of equal elevation above sea level?
Which type of map projection is commonly used for representing large areas and is characterized by its equally spaced parallels and meridians?
What is the term for the instrument used to measure the speed of a ship through water?
Which famous explorer is credited with discovering the sea route to India around the Cape of Good Hope?
What is the term for the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?