Map Skills Review

Front

What do we call the map feature that explains the symbol and shading?

Back

map key or map legend

Front

If the top of the whiteboard is North, which would be the southwest corner?

Back

bottom left

Front

What do we call the imaginary line that divides the earth into the northern and southern hemispheres?

Back

equator

Front

What do we call the imaginary line that divides the world into eastern and western hemispheres?

Back

prime meridian

Front

Which direction would you travel FROM Louisiana TO Colorado?

Back

Northwest

Front

Which direction would you travel FROM Illinois to Georgia?

Back

Southeast

Front

About how far is it from California to New Mexico?

Back

500 miles

Front

Which state is at 35N, 105 W?

Back

New Mexico

Front

What are the coordinates for Washington, DC?

Back

38 N, 77 W

Front

What country are we in with coordinates of 50N, 100W?

Back

Canada