a circle showing the principle directions on a map or a compass

a unit of measurement of angles, one three-hundred-and-sixtieth of the circumference of a circle

imaginary lines that run north-south and measure distance to the east and west

central point around which the needle on a compass is able to rotate freely

the standard time zone on which all other time zones are based

an imaginary line of demarcation on the surface of Earth that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole and demarcates the change of one calendar day to the next.

a planet's meridian adopted as the zero of longitude.

another term for Greenwich Mean Time

the division of the earth into twenty-four areas of 15 degrees for the purpose of measuring time throughout the world.

lines used to give location coordinates for throughout the earth.

gives information on a map by interpreting symbols and colors used on the map

a circle of constant longitude passing through a given place on the earth's surface and meeting at the poles.

icons used on a map to represent a real object or area on the earth

refers to the relationship (or ratio) between distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground.

unable to be seen

plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transportation, especially by using instruments or maps.

not following the intended route

a map made or printed in the past or a modern map created to illustrate a past geographical situation or event

flat projection of the earth's surface

primarily used to show landforms

designed to show governmental boundaries of countries, states, counties. Often includes location of major cities and important bodies of water.

to attract using magnetic force

The number of time zones is equal to:

Which two countries might share a time zone:

In which city does the sun rise first?

If it is 1:00 p.m. in New York City, what time is it in Los Angeles?

If it is 2:00 p.m. in Chicago, what time is it in New York?

If it is 2:00 p.m. in Chicago, what time is it in Los Angeles?

If it is 2:00 p.m. in Chicago, what time is it in Denver, Colorado?

If it is Noon at your time zone, what time will it be for someone four time zones to the east?

If it is Tuesday, 12:15 a.m. at your time zone, what time will it be for someone two time zones to the west?

Your four-hour, flight west leaves at 6:15 p.m. and crosses two time zones? What will the local time be when you land?

If you wanted to travel to the Prime Meridian, you'd want to book a flight to:

It is 6:15 p.m. at your location, what will the local time be 30^o west?

The sun sets at 6:15 p.m. local time in Boston, Massachusetts. At approximately what local time does it set in Portland, Oregon?

It's noon where you are. Where on the globe is it 10 p.m.?

What might happen if time zones DIDN'T have jagged borders?

If the compass needle points directly to your right, which way is east?

If the compass needle points directly to your left, which way is north?

In which situation would a compass be most useful?

The pivot in a compass allows the needle to do what?

Which factor has the greatest impact on the likelihood of two magnets attracting?

Which of the following objects can be magnetized?

The north pole of the Earth's magnetic field is closest to which continent?

The south pole is located on which continent?

Which of the following would be true if the Earth's magnetic field were reversed?

Magnetic variation will do which of the following with increasing distance from the poles.

How would you adjust a compass to account for a magnetic variation of 10 degrees east?

Which state's only major land resource is oil?

Which state's only major land resource is coal?

According to the map's legend, what is true about the gold and copper symbols?

What are the only two states to have four resources?

What would you use on a map to find the location of an area on the map?

A map's scale indicates that 1 cm equals 10 km. What would be the actual distance of two points 7 cm apart on the map?

It is 6:15 p.m. at your location, what will the local time be 30^o east?

If the compass needle points in front of you, which way is north?