Maps Vocabulary

An imaginary line or meridian measuring east or west of the prime meridian.

• longitude
• langoustine
• latitude
• geogrpahy

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

Identify this map.

• Population map
• physical map
• Resource Map
• climate map

One characteristic of a Physical Map is... 

• Shows the different climates in the world
• show important natural, physical features, such as mountains, elevations, rivers, vegetation, forests and lakes.
• show how people have divided up the earth's surface
• show how many people live in an area

A large area of land with common features that sets it apart from other areas.

• regal
• region
• reggae
• reggie

What type of map

• physical
• political
• climate
• historical

What type of map is this

• physical
• political
• climate
• population

A shape on the Earth's surface, such as a mountain or hill

• landform
• longitude
• latitude
• geography

What is an explanatory list of symbols on a map called?

• cardinal directions
• compass rose
• legend/key
• map scale