Map Skills Grade 6

Front

What is the Zero degree line of latitude called?

Back

Equator

Front

What lists the four basic directions?

Back

Compass Rose

Front

What is this object known as? Options: map symbol, map key, map scale, compass rose

Back

compass rose

Front

What lines run from South to North alongside the Prime Meridian?

Back

longitude (meridians)

Front

a flat drawing that shows all or part of the earth’s surface

Back

map

Front

Latitude and Longitude are measured in ________.

Back

degrees

Front

An illustration that explains what the symbols or colors on a map represent.

Back

key/legend

Front

A flat representation of a location on Earth.

Back

map

Front

The relationship between an ACTUAL distance on the earth and the SAME distance shown on a map.

Back

scale

Front

What tells what information is shown on a map?

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