Unit 3 Geography Review

What is the purpose of a scale bar on a map?

• It shows how distances on the map compare to distances on Earth.

• It identifies symbols used on the map.

• It identifies the directions (north, south, east, and west).

• It divides the map into areas so you can locate a particular place.

What does the compass do on a map?

• Shows how distances on the map compare to distances on Earth.

• Tells you how map features are labeled.

• Shows which directions on the map are north, south, east, and west.

• Divides the map so you can identify a particular area.

What does the map key/legend do on a map?

• Shows how distances on the map compare to distances on Earth.

• Shows which directions on the map are north, south, east, and west.

• Divides the map so you can identify a particular area.

• Tells you how map features are labeled.

What does the grid do on a map?

• Shows how distances on the map compare to distances on Earth.

• Shows which directions on the map are north, south, east, and west.

• Tells you how map features are labeled.

• Divides the map so you can identify a particular area.

What is the definition of "hemisphere"?

• 1/4 of the globe

• 1/2 of the globe

• the whole globe

• 1/10 of the globe

What are lines of latitude?

• Imaginary lines that run east to west (horizontally).

• Imaginary lines that run north to south (vertically).

What are lines of longitude?

• Imaginary lines that run east to west (horizontally).

• Imaginary lines that run north to south (vertically).

What is the equator?

• Imaginary line at 0⁰ latitude that runs east to west and divides the globe into two hemispheres.

• Imaginary line at 0⁰ longitude that runs north to south and divides the globe into two hemispheres.

What is the prime meridian?

• Imaginary line at 0⁰ latitude that runs east to west and divides the globe into two hemispheres.s

• Imaginary line at 0⁰ longitude that runs north to south and divides the globe into two hemispheres.

A large body of saltwater.

• river

• ocean

• mouth

• tributary