TCI Lesson 2 Vocabulary Words

What is a "map key" used for?

• To unlock a map

• To show the symbols and their meanings on a map

• To measure distance on a map

• To find directions on a map

What does the "scale" on a map represent?

• The weight of the map

• The distance between two points on the map

• The height of mountains on the map

• The temperature of the region

What are "lines of latitude"?

• Lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole

• Lines that run parallel to the equator

• Lines that measure the depth of oceans

• Lines that show the height of mountains

What are "lines of longitude"?

• Lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole

• Lines that run parallel to the equator

• Lines that measure the depth of oceans

• Lines that show the height of mountains

What is a "global grid"?

• A map of the entire world

• A network of lines of latitude and longitude

• A grid used for city planning

• A type of map used for weather forecasting

What is a "special-purpose map"?

• A map that shows only roads

• A map designed for a specific purpose, like showing climate or population

• A map that shows only mountains

• A map that shows only rivers

What is a diagram that shows the relationship between distances on a map and real distances on Earth called?

• Scale

• Legend

• Meridian

• Parallel

What is an explanation of what the symbols on a map stand for?

• Legend

• Scale

• Meridian

• Grid

What is the grid formed by crisscrossing lines of latitude and longitude on a map called?

• Grid

• Scale

• Legend

• Meridian

What is a large, flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land?

• Region

• Coastal plain

• Plateau

• Basin