Map Skills Review

The equator is an imaginary line that is 0^o ...

• latitude

• longitude

• hemisphere

• direction

The prime meridian divides the world into...

• Northern and Southern Hemisphere

• Eastern and Western Hemisphere

Which of the following words are synonyms (words that mean the same thing) for lines of latitude?

• parallel and vertical

• meridian and vertical

• horizontal and parallel

• horizontal and meridian

What are the coordinates of point B on the map? (latitude, longitude)

• 30, -60

• 30, 60

• 60, 30

• -60, 30

What are the coordinates of point D on the map? (latitude, longitude)

• 30, -30

• -30, 0

• 0, 30

• 30, 0

True or False: The equator divides the world into a northern and southern hemisphere.

• True

• False

Which Mountain range is pictured?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

Which river is labeled B on the map?

• Colorado River

• St. Lawrence River

• Rio Grande River

• Hudson River

Which river is labeled E on the map?

• Colorado River

• St. Lawrence River

• Mississippi River

• Hudson River

Which river is labeled C on the map? Hint: This is the 2nd largest river in the United States.

• Colorado River

• St. Lawrence River

• Mississippi River

• Hudson River