Basics of geography

Which term indicate imaginary parallel lines that circle the earth?

• geography

• globe

• longitude

• latitude

Which term marks the beginning of longitude?

• map projection

• globe

• prime meridian

• equator

What part of the map explains what the symbols mean?

• map scale

• map key

• tittle

• compass rose

What type of map is this?

• physical

• climate

• historical

• political

What type of map is this?

• climate

• political

• physical

• historical

Houston is located at 31* N, 95*W. This is call the _______ location.

• general

• close

• relative

• absolute

On a map, the purpose of the compass rose is to show _______

• relationship of actual size to map size

• what symbols on a map mean or represent

• cardinal and intermediate directions

• what the map is about or the topic

What type of map is this?

• historical

• climate

• physical

• political

What type of map is this?

• physical

• climate

• political

• historical

Lines of latitude measure in which directions?

• polar circles

• north and south

• diagonal

• east and west