Latitude/Longitude

The Equator is a line of...

• Latitude

• Longitude

The Prime Meridian is a line of...

• Latitude

• Longitude

Both the Equator and Prime Meridian are measured at how many degrees?

• 0°

• 90°

• 180°

• 360°

Latitude Lines are also called...

• Parallels (they never touch)

• Meridians (they cross at the North and South poles)

What CONTINENT do we live on?

• North America

• South America

• Antarctica

• Australia

Answer explanation

How are lines of latitude and longitude measured?

• Feet

• Miles

• Degrees

• Kilometres

The equator divides the Earth into what two hemispheres?

• Eastern and Southern

• Northern and Southern

• Western and Eastern

• Northern and Western

What is the map scale used to figure out?

• the number of countries shown on the map

• which direction is north, south, east and west

• the real distance between places on the map

• what the map symbols mean

Answer explanation

If you wanted to know the symbol for "river," where on a map would you look?

• scale

• compass rose

• legend/key

• border

Answer explanation

How do cartographers show elevation?

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