Understanding Geographic Terms

What is a globe?

• A globe is a flat map of the world.

• A globe is a spherical model of Earth.

• A globe is a device for measuring time.

• A globe is a type of fruit.

Define a map.

• A map is a type of computer program.

• A map is a tool used for measuring distances in space.

• A map is a representation of an area that shows physical features, landmarks, and spatial relationships.

• A map is a collection of data points in a database.

What does the equator divide?

• The Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

• The Earth into land and water.

• The Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

• The Earth into different climate zones.

What is the Prime Meridian?

• The Prime Meridian is the equator.

• The Prime Meridian is the line of 0 degrees longitude.

• The Prime Meridian is the line of 90 degrees latitude.

• The Prime Meridian is a time zone used in the United States.

How do lines of latitude run?

• Horizontally, parallel to the equator.

• Vertically, from pole to pole.

• Diagonally, at an angle to the equator.

• In a circular pattern around the globe.

What do lines of longitude measure?

• Time zones around the world.

• The height above sea level.

• Distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.

• Distance north or south of the Equator.

What is a hemisphere?

• A type of fruit.

• Half of a sphere.

• A full sphere.

• A flat surface.

Name the four hemispheres of Earth.

• Antarctic Hemisphere

• Tropical Hemisphere

• Arctic Hemisphere

• Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, Eastern Hemisphere, Western Hemisphere

What is a compass rose?

• A compass rose is a figure that shows the cardinal directions on a map.

• A compass rose is a decorative element used in architecture.

• A compass rose is a type of flower found in gardens.

• A compass rose is a tool used for measuring distances on a map.

List the cardinal directions.

• North, East, South, West

• Up, Down, Left, Right

• North-East, South-West

• Front, Back, Left, Right