Map Vocabulary

Which word below would I use to describe a source that is trustworthy? *If you don't know these words, look them up! 

• Credible

• Dubious

• Erroneous

• Perfunctory

Answer explanation

If a source is credible, that means you can use it and trust it for information.

Example:

A website that end in .gov is a credible source.

Which word below would I use to describe a source that is trustworthy?

• Credible

• Dubious

• Erroneous

• Perfunctory

What is the meaning of the word 'cartography'?

• The study of maps and map-making

• The study of cars and vehicles

• The study of ancient artifacts

• The study of stars and constellations

Which word means 'a person who makes maps'?

• Cartographer

• Geologist

• Biologist

• Astronomer

What does the word 'atlas' refer to in the context of geography?

• A collection of maps

• A type of cloud

• A kind of rock

• A species of bird

Which term describes the imaginary lines that run parallel to the equator?

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Altitude

• Magnitude

What is the term for the vertical lines on a map that measure east or west of the Prime Meridian?

• Longitude

• Latitude

• Equator

• Tropic

Which word describes a map that shows the physical features of an area, such as mountains and rivers?

• Topographic

• Political

• Economic

• Cultural

What is the meaning of the word 'legend' in the context of a map?

• A key to symbols used on the map

• A famous story

• A mythical creature

• A historical figure

Which word refers to the science of map-making?

• Cartography

• Geography

• Geology

• Astronomy