Latitude and Longitude Flashcard

Front

The imaginary line that runs around Earth, halfway between the North and South Poles is called the ______ (Line in red on Map below)

Back

Equator

Front

Which point is located on the equator? HINT: Use the degrees on the right and bottom to answer. Options: C, B, A, D

Back

C

Front

The ________ is an imaginary line located halfway between the North and South Poles.

Back

Equator

Front

Lines of latitude run from _________ to __________.

Back

East to West

Front

Lines of longitude run from _________ to __________.

Back

North to South

Front

Archaeology

Back

Archaeology is the scientific study of historic and prehistoric peoples

Front

A(n) ________ source is an unaltered document of historical significance created by a witness to the event.

Back

primary

Front

What kind of map shows the natural features of the Earth's surface?

Back

Physical Map

Front

This map shows manmade borders and boundaries. What is it called?

Back

Political Map

Front

What type of map is this? HINT: Think about what "Precipitation" is!

Back

theme map