Map Skills, Latitude, and Longitude

The equator divides what two hemispheres?

• East and West
• North and South 

What is a map scale?

• a tool to measure distance
• a tool to tell direction
• a tool to start a fire
• a tool to build a house

What is this object known as?

• map symbol
• map key
• map scale
• compass rose

What direction is indicated by the number 5?

• northeast
• northwest
• southeast
• southwest

The prime meridian divides the Earth into what two hemispheres?

• Eastern and Southern

• Northern and Southern

• Western and Eastern

• Northern and Western

The 0 degree line of latitude is the ___________.

• Equator
• Prime Meridian
• International Date Line
• Contour line

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

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

A line that goes North and South is called _____.

• Latitude

• Longitude

A line that goes East and West is called _____.

• Latitude

• Longitude

The Prime Meridian divides the Earth into the _______ and Western hemispheres.

• Northern

• Southern

• Eastern