World/Map Skills Pre-Test

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What is a map?

Back

A visual representation of an area that shows geographical features, locations, and distances.

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What does a compass rose show?

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It shows the cardinal directions: North, South, East, and West.

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What are cardinal directions?

Back

The four main directions: North, South, East, and West.

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What are intermediate directions?

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Directions that are between the cardinal directions, such as Northeast (NE), Southeast (SE), Southwest (SW), and Northwest (NW).

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What is the purpose of a map key or legend?

Back

To explain the symbols and colors used on the map.

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What is latitude?

Back

The distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.

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What is longitude?

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The distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, measured in degrees.

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What is a globe?

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A three-dimensional representation of Earth that shows its continents and oceans.

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What is the equator?

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An imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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What is a scale on a map?

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A tool that shows the relationship between distances on the map and actual distances on the ground.