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Worksheet time: 7mins
The line that divides the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres is called the
Equator
latitude
hemisphere
Prime Meridian
What are the names of all of the imaginary lines on maps and globes that help you find absolute location on the Earth?
degrees and minutes
Equator and Prime Meridian
latitude and longitude
hemispheres
The imaginary line that divides the Earth into eastern and western hemispheres is called the
Prime Meridian
Equator
latitude
longitude
What type of map would show the names and borders of cities in Florida?
physical map
political map
special-purpose map
territory map
A map showing the number of people living in an area (also called population density) would be considered a
political map
physical map
special-purpose map
general-purpose map
A map showing land and water features in Florida would be considered a
political map
physical map
special-purpose map
general-purpose map
A map which uses color to show the population of a place is called a
multipurpose map
choropleth map
physical map
political map
What conclusion could be drawn from the statement, “a globe is more accurate (free from error) than a map?”
A globe shows city streets and a map does not.
A globe contains true shapes of continents and oceans.
A globe projects a distorted view of the Earth while a map does not.
A globe can show a particular region in greater detail than a map.
The best way to find directions to a friend’s house is to use
a map
a globe
latitude and longitude
a compass rose
The cardinal directions help geographers explain
the relative location of any place on Earth
the distances represented on a map
patterns such as climate, natural resources, or population
the symbols used on a map
The directions north, south, east, and west are also known as the
four directions
cardinal directions
coordinates
absolute locations
The purpose of the Map Key, which is found on most maps, is
to explain the meanings of symbols or colors on a map.
to determine the map type
to estimate distances between places
to show direction
What is the purpose of the Map Scale?
to get from one place to another
to show distances between places
to identify physical landmarks
to show absolute and relative location
