Chapter 3 Vocabulary Quiz

Location tells where something is by comparing it to something else.

• Relative location

• absolute location

• Comparison

The exact spot where a place is located.

• absolute location

• relative location.

• location

• absolute

A map that lines crosses to make Squares.

The map uses pictures to stand for real things.

A Compass rose shows two kinds of directions. What are the two directions?

what is the Imaginary line that divides Earth in half from East to the west?

• Continents

• Oceans

• Equator

What is the other imaginary line that divides Earth in half from North to South?

• Longitude

• Latitude

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

What do you call the study of Earth?

• Earth

• Geography

• Landforms

The map shows the Earth's land and water.

• Political Map

• Physical Map

• Grid Map

The Map shows imaginary lines called borders, towns, states, and countries

• Physical Map

• Grid Map

• Political Map