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WorksheetsMap Skills Test
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the latitude line that circles the Earth halfway between the North and South Poles?
axis
meridian
International Date Line
equator
What is the purpose of a map’s scale?
to determine the weight of the map
to determine cardinal directions
to determine the depths of water bodies
to determine distance between places
The grid of a map helps you _______________.
calculate altitude
identify absolute location
identify the season
determine distance
A map key/legend is used to _________________.
measure distance
measure population
explain map symbols
learn cardinal directions
What helps determine cardinal directions?
compass rose
map scale
map key
map title
North, South, East, and West are called _________________.
cardinal directions
intermediate directions
prime directions
secondary directions
The latitude of the equator is _________________.
90°N
0°
180°
50°
What would you use to determine how many miles = an inch on a map?
grid
symbol
scale
key
What type of map shows land elevation and water depth?
thematic
political
physical
topographic
What type of map shows man-made boundaries like countries or cities?
thematic
physical
topographic
political
What type of map focuses on specific subjects (rainfall, population, etc)?
political
thematic
physical
topographic
Latitude lines are also known as ___________________.
parallels
meridians
hemispheres
poles
Northwest, Southwest, Northeast, and Southeast are _______________.
cardinal
intermediate
tropics
meridians
Lines of longitude are also known as ________________.
meridians
parallels
cancers
tropics
What is the unit of measurement used in longitude and latitude?
inch
meter
degree
cup
What geography term refers to half of the earth?
pole
hemisphere
meridian
parallel
Relative location tells you this about a place.
where it is compared to another place
the longitude and latitude of a place
which symbol shows the place on a map
the map projection used to show a place
The United States is located entirely in which hemisphere?
Northern
Eastern
Southern
Arctic
We live on the continent of _______________.
North America
South America
Europe
Asia
Which theme of geography tells you what a location is like?
Movement
Region
Place
Human Environment Interaction
Which theme of geography tells you where a place can be found?
Location
Movement
Region
Human Environment Interaction
Which theme of geography tells how people and ideas get around?
Region
Location
Movement
Place
Chopping down a tree for firewood is an example of ___________.
Movement
Region
Place
Human Environment Interaction
Which theme of geography includes language, religion, and climate?
Movement
Place
Region
Human Environment Interaction
These are the food, clothing, traditions, and beliefs a people group share.
Geography
Culture
Region
Place
