Map Skills Study Guide

How many continents are currently on planet Earth?

• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8

Label the continents of the World.

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

Brazil

Europe

Australia

Antarctica

Asia

China

South America

North America

Africa

Chicopee

Match the following

• Scale

• Shows distance on a map

• Compass Rose

• Tells the type of information and the area covered on map

• Key / Legend

• Shows direction on a map

• Title

• Explains the meaning for different symbols on a map

The study of the Earth's surface and its climate, countries, peoples, and natural resources is called

(a)  

What is the name of this line at 0 degrees latitude?

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

• International Date Line

• North Pole

The Equator is a line of...

• Latitude

• Longitude

The Prime Meridian is a line of...

• Latitude

• Longitude

Both the Equator and Prime Meridian are measured at how many degrees?

• 0°

• 90°

• 180°

• 360°

Latitude Lines measure which two directions from the Equator?

• North and South

• East and West

Answer explanation

The Equator divides the world into North and South hemispheres. Latitude measures North and South of the Equator.

Longitude Lines measure which two directions from the Prime Meridian?

• North and South

• East and West

Answer explanation

The Prime Meridian divides the world into East and West hemispheres. Longitude measures North and South of the Prime Meridian.