BB Unit 1 Chapter 1: Using Maps

Symbols on a map are explained in the ________________.

• map key

• legend

• compass

• scale

What helps you find direction on a map?

• compass rose

• ruler

• pencil

• eraser

The ________________ tells how far a distance on a map is in the real world.

• map scale

• map legend

• map key

• map grid

The ________________ is halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole.

• equator

• tropic of cancer

• prime meridian

• arctic circle

The United States is in the ________________.

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

The area to the left of the prime meridian is called the ________________.

• Western Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

A round model of earth

• globe

• map

• atlas

• google maps

Things that are found in nature that are useful to people

• Human Resources

• Natural Resources

• Renewable Resources

• Live Resources

A diagram that indicates directions on a map

• globe

• map

• compass rose

• map scale

The place where a state or country's government meets to make decisions and laws

• City

• Capital City

• Parish

• State