LAH 3.1 Map Skills

This imaginary line divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemisphere. It is called the ________________.

• Sphere
• Circle
• Equator
• Indian Ocean

This imaginary line is called the ______________. It divides the globe into Eastern and Western hemispheres.

• Equator

• Divider

• Prime Factor

• Prime Meridian

Latitude lines are the lines on the map that are ​ (a)   . Latitude lines run ​ (b)   BUT measure how far ​ (c)   you are from the equator.

• East / West
• North / South
• horizontal (sideways)
• vertical (up/down)
• diagonal
• North / West
• South / East

Longitude lines are the lines on the map that are ​ (a)   ​ . Longitude lines run ​ (b)   BUT measure how far ​​ (c)   you are from the equator.

• East / West
• North / South
• vertical (up/down)
• diagonal
• North / West
• South / East
• horizontal (sideways)

What does this image show?

• The image shows the lines of longitude.

• The image shows the lines of latitude.

• The image shows how to get to the North and South Poles.

• All of these are correct answers

What does the image show?

• The image shows lines of longitude.

• The image shows lines of latitude.

• The image ONLY shows the equator.

• The image shows major trade routes.

Which hemisphere is located above the equator?

• Northern

• Southern

• Eastern

• Western

Which hemisphere is located below the equator?

• Northern

• Southern

• Eastern

• Western

Which hemisphere is located to the right of the Prime Meridian?

• Northern

• Southern

• Eastern

• Western

Which hemisphere is located to the left of the Prime Meridian?

• Northern

• Southern

• Eastern

• Western