Map Skills

Lines that measure east and west of the prime meridian are called lines of _______________________.

• Equator
• Latitude
• Longitude
• Legend

The prime meridian and equator divide the Earth into halves called ____________________.

• Atlas
• Hemispheres
• Scales
• Cardinal

A symbol that shows directions on a map is called a ___________________________.

• Globe
• Equator
• Elevation
• Compass Rose

A line drawn from the North Pole to the South Pole that passes through Europe and Africa, and divides the glove into Eastern and Western Hemispheres is called ______________________.

• Equator
• Atlas
• Prime Meridian
• Legend

Lines that measure distance north and south of the equator are called lines of ______________________.

• Atlas
• Scale
• Longitude
• Latitude

A globe uses lines that form a grid measured in units called _____________________.

• Degrees
• Symbol
• Legend
• Hemisphere

North, South, East, and West are all types of ________________________ Directions.

• Intermediate
• Cardinal
• Scale
• Degrees

A map ____________________ shows the relationship between distance on the map and distance on Earth.

• Scale
• Equator
• Cardinal
• Grid

A line drawn halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole.

• Globe
• Prime Meridian
• Degrees
• Equator

What shape is a globe?

• Circle
• Square
• Sphere
• Dot