Mapping the Earth SOL Set

Which part of the map show the directions?

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

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

• Prime Meridian
• Equator
• Axis
• North Pole

What does "geo" mean?

• earth
• water
• stone
• None of these

This shows the relationship between distances on a map and the actual distance.

• key
• compass rose
• scale
• locator

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

• Prime Meridian
• Equator
• Axis
• North Pole

The equator is a line of latitude or longitude?

• Latitude
• Longitude

Determine the contour interval:

• 5 m
• 10 m
• 15 m
• 20 m

Provided is a topographic map of a hill with contour lines drawn showing elevation in meters. The steepest slope on this hill can be found on the side that is facing which direction?

• Southwest
• Northeast
• Northwest
• Southeast

What city is at 33°N, 112°W?

• Raleigh

• Denver

• Phoenix

How many hills are in this topographic map?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4