Map Skills

Front

The equator divides what two hemispheres?

Back

North and South

Front

An imaginary line that divides the eastern and western hemispheres? Options: equator, longitude, latitude, prime meridian

Back

prime meridian

Front

Which of the following is NOT a cardinal direction? Options: North, West, Southeast, East

Back

Southeast

Front

What hemisphere do you live in?

Back

Northern

Front

The four main points of the compass: North, South, East, and West.

Back

Cardinal Directions

Front

What is the name of this part of the map?
Options: Legend, Title, Compass Rose, Map Scale

Back

Compass Rose

Front

What part of a map would you find symbols?

Back

Map Key

Front

Measures distance from the equator. These lines run east and west and measure north and south.

Back

Latitude Lines

Front

A _________ is used to represent real objects on the map such as a building, road, lake, tree, mountain, etc.

Back

Symbol

Front

What measures distance from the Prime Meridian and runs from the north pole to the south pole?

Back

Longitude