3rd Grade Social Studies Review (3.1.1AG, 3.1.2AG )

Which imaginary lines go vertically around the Earth?

• lines of longitude

• the equator

• lines of latitude

• the international date line

Alphanumeric grids are used to identify ______.

• the population of different countries

• absolute location (exact location) of a place

• the climate of different countries

• relative location of a place

The international date line is _______.

• located in the Atlantic Ocean

• located in the Pacific Ocean

• a line of latitude

• a line of longitude

What are numbers and letters on the bottom and side of a grid map called?

• scale measurement

• coordinates

• lines of longitude

• lines of latitude

The Prime Meridian divides the Earth into________.

• Eastern and Western hemispheres

• Eastern and Northern hemispheres

• Northern and Southern hemispheres

• Northern and Eastern hemispheres

The world is divided into _______ hemispheres.

• 3

• 2

• 1

• 4

Use the map to answer this question.

The Equator passes through which two continents?

• North American and South America

• Asia and Australia

• Africa and South America

• Africa and Europe

Use the alphanumeric grid to answer this question.

What continent is located at G, 18?

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

• North America

Which imaginary lines go horizontally around the Earth?

• lines of longitude

• the equator

• lines of latitude

• the international date line

Which of the following is NOT one way in which maps can help us to learn about a particular place in the world?

• Tell us where it is located

• Tells us about its climate (hot, cold, wet, dry)

• Tell us about its population (the number of people living there)

• Tell us about the type of cars they drive