Exploring Maps and Landforms Flashcard

Front

Which of the following is an example of a landform? River, Mountain, Cloud, Rain

Back

Mountain

Front

What is the name of the imaginary lines that run east to west on a map?

Back

Latitude

Front

Which of the following is NOT an element of a map? Title, Scale, Legend, Paragraph

Back

Paragraph

Front

What is the main purpose of the legend (key) on a map?

Back

To explain symbols

Front

Which line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Back

Equator

Front

Which of the following is a state in the USA? Toronto, Alaska, Vancouver, Montreal

Back

Alaska

Front

What does a map’s scale show?

Back

The distance between places

Front

Which of the following is a line of longitude? Equator, Prime Meridian, Tropic of Capricorn, Arctic Circle

Back

Prime Meridian

Front

Which landform is formed by the movement of water and is typically found at the mouth of a river?

Back

Delta

Front

If you are given the coordinates (40°N, 75°W), which element of the coordinates tells you how far north or south you are from the Equator?

Back

40°N