Map skills

Measures distance from the equator. These lines run east and west and measure north and south.

• Cardinal Directions
• Latitude Lines
• Longitude Lines
• Intermediate Directions

This type of map shows physical features of the land, including valleys, canyons, plains, and mountains.

• Political
• Physical
• Time Zones
• Map Key

 The red question mark is located to the _________ of the compass rose.

• Northeast
• Southeast
• Northwest
• North

 The red question mark is located to the _________ of the compass rose.

• Southwest
• Southeast
• South
• West

Latitude lines run

• East to West
• North to South

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 vertical lines show distance east or west of the prime meridian?

• prime meridian

• longitude

• equator

• Tropic of Cancer

What tool would you use to find the exact location of a place?

• grid system

• scale

• title

• legend

1 inch = 100 miles

What is the distance from Houston to Dallas if it measures 3 inches?

• 150 miles

• 200 miles

• 275 miles

• 300 miles

If I'm standing at the picnic area, what direction do I need to walk in to get to the soccer field?

• East
• North
• South
• West