Map Skills Study Guide

How many continents are there in the world?

• 7

• 8

• 9

• 10

Which of the following are continents. Check all that apply.

• Asia

• Amsterdam

• Africa

• Connecticut

• Europe

Which of the following are continents. Check all that apply.

• Australia

• Germany

• North America

• South America

• Antarctica

What are the names of the 4 major oceans of the world? Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic and (a)   ?

The name of the imaginary line of latitude that divides the world into 2 equal spheres is called what?

• Prime Meridian

• Tropic of Cancer

• International Dateline

• Equator

The Prime Meridian is always measured at how many degrees longitude?

• 0°

• 10°

• 180°

• 360°

The name of the 4 basic directions on a compass are known as?

• intermediate directions

• cardinal directions

• interdirectional directions

• map scale

The intermediate directions on a compass rose include:

• north, equator, west, prime meridian

• north, northwest, south, southeast

• northwest, northeast, south, southwest

• northwest, northeast, southwest, southeast

The Prime Meridian cuts through which city in the world? (Hint: It divides the world into 2 equal halves).

• Southington, CT

• Washington, DC

• Greenwich, England

• Tokyo, Japan

Who can help you remember the 5 Themes?

• MR.HELP

• MR. HELLO

• MR.HARRY

• MR. MAN