Maps and Globes

What is half of a sphere called?

• Halfsphere
• Semisphere
• Hemisphere
• Half circle

On which two hemispheres do we live?

• Northern and Eastern
• Eastern and Southern
• Western and Southern
• Northern and Western

Which imaginary line divides the Earth into the northern and southern hemispheres?

• Prime Meridian
• Equator
• Axis
• North Pole

Which imaginary line divides the Earth into the eastern and western hemispheres?

• Prime Meridian
• Equator
• Axis
• North Pole

Which part of the map shows the symbols located on the map and what they stand for?

• Compass Rose
• Grid lines
• Map title
• Map key or legend

Which part of the map show the directions?

• Map Title
• Compass Rose
• Map key or legend
• Grid Lines

Which part of the map uses letters and numbers to help you find where something is located?

• Map key or legend
• Compass Rose
• Grid Lines
• Map Title

Which of the following is NOT a cardinal direction?

• North
• West
• Southeast
• East

What do we call directions that come between the cardinal directions?

• Primary Directions
• Intermediate Directions
• Middle Directions
• Subdirections

How many oceans are located on Earth?

• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7