Maps HomeWork

A __________ tells you what each symbol on the map stands for.

• legal
• lobster
• legend
• langoustine

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

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

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Axis

• North Pole

What type of map is this

• physical
• political
• climate
• thematic

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

• Prime Meridian
• Equator
• Axis
• North Pole

Which part of the map show the directions?

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

North, south, east and west are known as the 

• compass rose
• cardinal directions
• map
• GPS

What is used to explain the symbols used on a map?

• map key
• map scale
• symbol
• map legend

What type of map would show you how tall a mountain is?

• Physical Map
• Political Map

True or false: A political map will show the boundaries of each state.

• True
• False