Applying Geography Terms

Applying Geography Terms

Let's explore the different map terms we will be working with!

Multiple Choice

Lines of latitude run:

• North and south

• East and west

Multiple Choice

Lines of longitude run:

• North and south

• East and west

Coordinate

• Where lines of latitude and longitude cross

• Any set of numbers that gives the exact position of a point on a map

Equator

• Located at 0 degrees latitude

• Divides the planet into the Northern and Southern hemispheres

• Passes through South America, Africa, and Asia

Prime Meridian

• Located at 0 degrees longitude

• Divides planet into Eastern and Western hemispheres

• Passes through England, Europe, Africa, and Antarctica

Hemisphere

• A hemisphere is half the planet

• There are four hemispheres: Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western

• Divided by equator and prime meridian

Multiple Choice

The red line in the middle of the map that goes North to South is the....

• Equator

• Northern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

• Prime Meridian

Multiple Choice

The red line in the middle of the map that goes from East to West is the...

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Middle line

• Southern Hemisphere

Multiple Choice

Which hemisphere is letter G located?

• Southern Hemisphere

• Southwestern Hemisphere

• Northeastern Hemisphere

• Northern Hemisphere

Multiple Choice

Which hemisphere is letter A located?

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

• Northern Hemisphere

• Northwestern Hemisphere