Map, Latitude, Longitude

What are the four cardinal directions?

• Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night

• Up, Down, Left, Right

• North, East, South, West

• North, South, East, West

What is a globe used for?

• A globe is used for playing music.

• A globe is used for predicting the weather.

• A globe is used for representing the Earth's surface in a spherical shape.

• A globe is used for cooking food evenly.

Who is a person who makes maps called?

• navigator

• cartographer

• surveyor

• geologist

What are latitudes and longitudes used for?

• To specify a location's coordinates on the Earth's surface.

• To determine the population density of an area

• To measure distances between cities

• To predict the weather

Name the direction that is exactly opposite to North.

• West

• Up

• East

• South

What is the main difference between a map and a globe?

• A map is two-dimensional, while a globe is three-dimensional.

• A map is interactive, while a globe is static.

• A map shows only land, while a globe shows both land and water.

• A map is round, while a globe is flat.

What is the imaginary line that runs horizontally around the Earth called?

• Arctic Circle

• Tropic of Cancer

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

Which direction do you face when looking towards the East?

• You face towards the rising sun.

• You face towards the South.

• You face towards the setting sun.

• You face towards the North.

What is the vertical line on a map that indicates the longitude called?

• Prime Meridian

• Arctic Circle

• Tropic of Cancer

• Equator

What is the latitude of the North Pole?

• 180 degrees north

• 0 degrees north

• 45 degrees north

• 90 degrees north