Map Skills Quiz Review

The study of the world around us and its people.

• Cartography

• Archeology

• Geography

• Hemispheres

Imaginary lines that run North to South and measure from East to West called "meridians."

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Imaginary lines that run East to West and measure from North to South called "parallels."

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A parallel of latitude located at 0 degrees.

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A meridian of longitude located at 0 degrees.

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How many continents are there?

• Five (5)

• Seven (7)

• Nine (9)

• Three (3)

How many oceans are there?

• Five (5)

• Seven (7)

• Nine (9)

• Three (3)

What continent do WE live on?

• South America

• The United States

• Europe

• North America

• Louisiana

Which hemispheres do WE live in? _{(select 2)}

• Northern

• Southern

• Western

• Eastern

What are the main differences between a map and a globe? _{(select 3)}

• A map is flat.

• A globe is a sphere.

• A map is more accurate than a globe.

• A globe is more accurate than a map.