Map Skills Exam Review

Front

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

Back

Latitude Lines

Front

__________ directions are northeast, southeast, southwest, and northwest.

Back

Intermediate

Front

This type of map shows physical features of the land, including valleys, canyons, plains, and mountains.

Back

Physical

Front

__________ measures distance from the Prime Meridian. These imaginary lines run from the north pole to the south pole. These lines run north and south and measure east or west.

Back

Longitude

Front

The __________ directions are north, east, south, and west.

Back

cardinal

Front

This type of map shows governmental boundaries of countries, states, and/or counties. It sometimes includes cities, roads, and significant bodies of water.

Back

Political

Front

The red question mark is located to the _________ of the compass rose.

Back

Northeast

Front

The red question mark is located to the _________ of the compass rose.

Back

Southwest

Front

What city is located closest to 70'W and 40'N? Options: Denver, Niagra Falls, Boston, Houston

Back

Boston

Front

What is the name of the imaginary line that runs from east to west, and separates the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Back

Equator