Mastering Map Skills Vocabulary

How many continents are generally recognized in English-speaking countries?

• Seven

• Six

• Five

• Four

Which of the following is a two-dimensional representation of the Earth's surface?

• Globe

• Map

• Atlas

• Satellite

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

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

• A map shows accurate sizes, and a globe shows accurate shapes.

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

• A map shows the entire Earth, and a globe shows only parts of it.

What do the horizontal lines on a map represent?

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Latitude

• Longitude

Which line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

• Tropic of Capricorn

• Equator

• Tropic of Cancer

• Prime Meridian

What is the purpose of the prime meridian?

• To mark the start of the International Date Line

• To locate the North Pole

• To measure the Earth's circumference

• To divide the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres

Which element of a map provides information about the map's subject?

• Scale

• Title

• Compass Rose

• Legend

What does the compass rose on a map indicate?

• Scale

• Symbols

• Directions

• Map's title

What is the function of a map's legend or key?

• To show the map's title

• To indicate directions

• To explain the symbols and colors used on the map

• To measure distances

How can you determine the distance between two points on a map?

• Using the scale

• Using the title

• Using the legend

• Using the compass rose