Maps studies test

What is the special mnemonic

we use to remember the cardinal

directions?

• even swans nest Wednesdays

• never eat soggy waffles

• we never end school

• every night we sing

What direction is indicated by the number 6?

• north

• east

• south

• west

What direction is indicated by the number 1?

• northeast
• northwest
• southeast
• southwest

What direction is indicated by the number 3?

• northeast
• northwest
• southeast
• southwest

What direction do you need to travel to get from the swing set to the food market?

• East

• North

• Southeast

• West

The Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn are what type of lines?

• Latitude lines
• International Date lines
• Longitude lines
• Meridian lines

The invisible line at 0 degrees latitude is called the ________. 

• International Date Line
• Prime Meridian
• Equator
• Arctic Circle

The invisible line at 0 degrees longitude is called the _________.

• International Date Line
• Prime Meridian
• Equator
• Antarctic Circle

The equator breaks the Earth into what two hemispheres?

• Eastern and Southern
• Northern and Southern
• Western and Eastern
• Northern and Western

The Prime Meridian separates the Earth into what two hemispheres?

• Northern and Southern
• Western and Eastern
• Northern and Eastern
• Southern and Western