Map Skills Grade 6

What is the Zero degree line of latitude called

• Prime Meridian

• Greenwich Meridian

• Equator

• Parallel Meridian

What lists the four basic directions

• Map title

• Map scale

• Symbol

• Compass Rose

What is this object known as?

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

What lines run from South to North alongside the Prime Meridian?

• latitude (parallels)

• longitude (meridians)

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

a flat drawing that shows all or part of the earth’s surface

• globe

• earth

• continent

• map

Latitude and Longitude are measured in ________.

• inches
• feet
• degrees
• grams

An illustration that explains what the symbols or colors on a map represent.

• key/legend

• scale

A flat representation of a location on Earth.

• map

• globe

• guide

The relationship between an ACTUAL distance on the earth and the SAME distance shown on a map.

• key/legend

• scale

This tells what information is shown on a map.

• Scale
• Legend
• Title
• Compass Rose