UNIT 1 MAP SKILLS REVIEW

What location identifies the FIXED point (coordinates) on the Earth's surface?

• Absolute

• Exact

• Approximate

• Relative

What location identifies the where a place in terms of distance and/or direction from each other on the Earth's surface?

• Absolute

• Exact

• Approximate

• Relative

What is the imaginary line that divides the world into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

• Tropic of Cancer

• Tropic of Capricorn

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

What is the imaginary line that divides the world into Eastern and WesternHemispheres?

• Tropic of Cancer

• Tropic of Capricorn

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

What term refers to half the earth?

• Halfsphere

• Semisphere

• Hemisphere

What explains how distance on a map corresponds to distance's on the earth's surfaces?

• Compass Rose

• Scale Bar

• Title

• Legend

What is the MAIN PURPOSE of a SPECIAL PURPOSE map?

• To show what the surface of the Earth looks like. They include physical features, such as the mountains, rivers, and lakes. Colors are often used to show differences in land elevations

• A special purpose map usually focuses on only one kind of information; the map’s title will reveal that purpose.

• To show us how people have divided up Earth’s surface. Their main job is to show state and national boundaries. Capitals and major cities are indicated as well.

What is the MAIN PURPOSE of a POLITICAL map?

• To show what the surface of the Earth looks like. They include physical features, such as the mountains, rivers, and lakes. Colors are often used to show differences in land elevations

• A special purpose map usually focuses on only one kind of information; the map’s title will reveal that purpose.

• To show us how people have divided up Earth’s surface. Their main job is to show state and national boundaries. Capitals and major cities are indicated as well.

What is the MAIN PURPOSE of a PHYSICAL map?

• To show what the surface of the Earth looks like. They include physical features, such as the mountains, rivers, and lakes. Colors are often used to show differences in land elevations

• A special purpose map usually focuses on only one kind of information; the map’s title will reveal that purpose.

• To show us how people have divided up Earth’s surface. Their main job is to show state and national boundaries. Capitals and major cities are indicated as well.

North, South, East and West are:

• Cardinal Directions

• Intermediate Directions