Final Exam Study Guide Part 2

What does a compass rose show?

• Population

• Elevation

• Direction

• Temperatures

Lines of latitude are also called:

• Meridians

• Equators

• Parallels

• Coordinates

The equator divides the Earth into:

• Eastern and Western Hemispheres

• Northern and Southern Hemispheres

• Tropics and Poles

• Time zones

Which tool would you use to find the distance between two cities on a map?

• Compass rose

• Legend

• Scale

• Grid

Which of the following is a political map most likely to show?

• Climate zones

• Landforms

• Country borders

• Elevation

The Prime Meridian runs through:

• New York

• Greenwich

• Cairo

Which is an example of a thematic map?

• A road map

• A rainfall map

• A topographic map

• A world map

Which hemisphere is Australia located in?

• Northwest

• Northeast

• Southeast

• Southwest

What is the purpose of a map legend?

• Tells direction

• Lists countries

• Explains map symbols

• Shows elevation

Which continent is the largest in area?

• Africa

• Asia

• North America

• Europe