Map Vocab and Skills Test

A ​ (a)   Is a drawing of Earth shown on a flat surface. A ​ (b)   Is a flat picture of the entire Earth. A ​ (c)   Is a round model of the Earth.

• map
• world map
• globe

Match each map tool to its function:

• Shows cardinal (N,E,S,W) and intermediate directions

• Compass rose

• Explains the symbols and shading/colors on a map

• Map scale

• Compares a distance on a map with a distance in the real world

• Key

• A line that shows where two places meet

• border

The ​ (a)   Is a parallel, or line of ​ (b)   , that “divides” the Earth into the ​ (c)   And ​ Southern Hemispheres.

• equator
• latitude
• Northern
• Longitude
• Prime Meridian

The ​ (a)   Is an imaginary line of ​ (b)   That “divides” the Earth into the ​ (c)   And ​ Western Hemispheres.

• Prime Meridian
• longitude
• Eastern
• latitude
• Southern

A ____________ is a person that makes maps.

Match the following maps to their description:

• map that shows land and water features

• physical

• Map showing the state of the weather over a large area

• Elevation

• Shows the characteristics of a population or place

• Road

• Shows the roads of a city, state, or other area

• Demographic

• Map that shows the height of land above sea level

• Weather

Which state is North of Wyoming?

• Idaho

• Nebraska

• Montana

• Colorado

Which state is East of Kentucky?

• Indiana

• Virginia

• Alabama

• Kansas

According to the map’s key, how many vulnerabilities does a site that is blue have?

• 0

• 2

• 4

• 6

Draw a picture of the coast with a border between the land and water: