3rd Social Studies Chapter 1 and 2

North, east, south, and west are ____________ directions.

• cardinal

• intermediate

• absolute

• relative

The equator and the prime meridian each divide Earth into two halves called ______________.

• meridians

• coordinates

• hemispheres

• poles

Janice wants to determine the distance from Atlanta, Georgia to Chicago, Illinois. Which map tool should she use?

• compass rose

• map scale

• map legend

• map title

Northeast, northwest, southeast, and southwest are ___________ directions.

• cardinal

• intermediate

• absolute

• relative

Anna is going from Nashville to Memphis to see her grandmother. Which direction is Anna going?

• northwest

• northeast

• southwest

• southeast

Which feature can be used to determine cardinal and intermediate directions on a map?

• map scale

• compass rose

• map legend

• map scale

Latitude is measured in degrees ______________.

• north or south of the equator

• north or south of the prime meridian

• east or west of the equator

• east or west of the prime meridian

Which latitude and longitude coordinates are number 13 pointing at?

• 30°S, 90°E

• 60°S, 0°

• 30°N, 90°E

• 30°N, 90°W

Which latitude and longitude coordinates are number 15 pointing at?

• 30°N, 90°E

• 30°S, 90°E

• 60°S, 0°

• 30°N, 90°W

Which statement BEST describes regions?

• Regions are areas on a map or globe that are located at the same latitude.

• Regions are areas on a map or globe that are located at the same longitude.

• Regions are areas on a map or globe with one or more common characteristics.