World Geography - 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 drawn on a map.

• They are vertical lines.

• They are parallel.

What is the approximate location of letter B?

• 80^oN, 0^o
• 0^o, 80^oW
• 80^oS, 0^o
• 0^o, 80^oE

Which letter would you find at 15^oS, 60^oW?

• A
• C
• L
• H

What is this object known as?

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

Name Continent C

• Antarctica
• Europe
• Asia
• North America

Continent B is ________.

• Africa

• South America

• Europe

• North America

Continent D is ________.

• Asia

• Africa

• North America

• Europe