Maps Flashcard Review

Front

What is a map key?

Back

A box or portion on a map that explains or describes the different symbols used on the map

Front

Why should you look at the map key first?

Back

To understand the symbols and what the map is about

Front

What does a map scale measure?

Back

The relationship between the distance of locations on the map and the distance of locations in real life

Front

Which of the following is NOT a function of a map scale?

• Measuring the distance between two points on a map
• Showing the elevation of different areas
• Representing the real-life distance between locations
• Helping to understand the proportion of the map to real-world distances

Back

Showing the elevation of different areas

Front

What is a compass rose?

Back

A circle that shows the key directions on a map

Front

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

Back

Southeast

Front

Which of the following is an intermediate direction?

Back

Northeast

Front

What are imaginary horizontal lines that measure distance north and south of the Equator called?

Back

Latitude

Front

Which line of latitude is located at 0 degrees?

Back

Equator

Front

Which of the following is NOT an important line of latitude? Arctic Circle, Tropic of Cancer, Prime Meridian, Tropic of Capricorn

Back

Prime Meridian