Geography Study Guide

A _________ is a box that shows the symbols on a map and tells what each symbol means.

• key/legend

• title

• compass rose

• scale

A __________ is a symbol on a map that shows directions like north, south, east, and west.

• key/legend

• scale

• title

• compass rose

A ______ is the name of the map. It tells you what the map is about or what it shows.

• key/legend

• compass rose

• title

• scale

A ______ shows how distances on the map compare to real-life distances. It helps you know how far places are from each other.

• key/legend

• scale

• compass rose

• title

A____________________ is a round model of the Earth. 

• map

• globe

• physical map

• cartographer

A ____________________ is a person who creates maps.

• maps

• globe

• physical map

• cartographer

A ____________________ shows us the natural features of a place. 

• maps

• globe

• physical map

• cartographer

A ____________________ map helps you decide what clothes to wear.

• climate

• physical

• political

The __________________ divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

• Prime Meridian

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Equator

The___________________ divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

• Prime Meridian

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Equator