Map Skills

Latitude lines run

• East to West
• North to South

This line measures 0 degrees longitude:

• Equator
• International Date Line
• Meridians
• Prime Meridian

The 0 degree line of latitude is the ___________.

• Equator
• Prime Meridian
• International Date Line
• Contour line

What is the reason why latitude lines NEVER intersect? 

• They converge at the poles
• They are cool
• They are vertical lines 
• They are parallel

What is this object known as?

• map symbol
• map key
• map scale
• compass rose

Which ocean meets is on the east coast of the United States?

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

What is the latitude of New Orleans?

• 90*W
• 30*N
• 30*W
• 90*E

A _______________ is exactly half of the earth.

• Equator
• Hemisphere
• Tropic of Cancer
• Arctic Circle

What direction is indicated by the number 5?

• northeast
• northwest
• southeast
• southwest

Which answer shows all of
the Intermediate Directions?

• South, North, East, West
• North, Northeast, Northwest
• Northeast, Southeast, Northwest,
  Southwest
• South, Southeast, Southwest