MAP SKILLS 5TH Grade

Front

Do latitude lines run from east to west?

Back

TRUE

Front

Longitude lines run from?

Back

north to south.

Front

The legend or map key helps you understand

Back

the symbols on the map.

Front

What does the scale on a map show?

Back

Distance on the map.

Front

The compass rose shows cardinal directions on a map.

Back

TRUE

Front

Cardinal directions are

Back

north, south, east & west.

Front

How many hemispheres can we find on a map of the world?

Back

4

Front

Which 2 hemispheres is the United States located on?

Back

Northern & Western.

Front

What do we call the line of longitude at 0 degrees?

Back

Prime Meridian

Front

What do we call the line of latitude at 0 degrees?

Back

The Equator