Map Skills Test

Which imaginary line divides Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres?

• Equator

• Tropic of Cancer

• Prime Meridian

• Arctic Circle

A map scale helps you measure:

• Elevation

• Population

• Distance

• Direction

Which line of longitude is opposite the Prime Meridian at 180°?

• Equator

• Tropic of Capricorn

• International Date Line

• Arctic Circle

The Equator is located at:

• 0° latitude

• 0° longitude

• 90° north

• 180° longitude

Which hemisphere is located north of the Equator?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

On a compass rose, what direction is opposite North?

• East

• South

• West

• Northwest

Which tool on a map explains the symbols used?

• Scale

• Legend/Key

• Compass

• Title

The Prime Meridian is located at:

• 180° latitude

• 90° longitude

• 0° longitude

• 45° latitude

If a map scale says 1 inch = 100 miles, how many miles are 3 inches?

• 100 miles

• 200 miles

• 300 miles

• 400 miles

Which hemisphere is west of the Prime Meridian?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere