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WorksheetsIntroduction to Geographic Concepts and Skills (Lesson 1 &2)
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 19mins
Which of the following would describe the map element of "direction?"
Shown on a map by using a compass rose
Shows the distance measurements on the map. This can be displayed numerically, verbally, or graphically
Relationship between the directions on the map and the corresponding compass direction
Tells what the map is about
Which of the following would describe the map element of "scale?"
Shown on a map by using a compass rose
Relationship between the directions on the map and the corresponding compass direction
shows the distance measurements on the map. This can be displayed numerically, verbally or graphically
Words that identify a location, used to represent something if there is only one
Which of the following would describe the map element of "orientation?"
Graphics that represent something on a map
Uses numbers and letters in the grid to find a specific location
A series of horizontal and vertical lines running across the map
Relationship between the directions on the map and the corresponding compass direction
Which of the following would describe the map element known as the "title?"
Who created the map; helps determine credibility
Tells what the map is about
Graphics that represent something on a map
Words that identify a location, used to represent something if there is only one
Which of the following would describe the map element known as the "date?"
Graphics that represent something on a map
Uses numbers and letters in the grid to find a specific locations
A series of horizontal and vertical lines running across the map
The world changes and this helps determine accuracy
Which of the following would describe the map element known as the "author?"
Who created the map; helps determine credibility
Shown on a map by using a compass rose
Shows the distance measurements on the map.
Relationship between the directions on the map and the corresponding compass direction.
Which of the following would describe the map element of "symbols?"
Also called a key, a box in the corner of map to include symbol meanings
Graphics that represent something on a map
Words that identify a location, used to represent something if there is only one
A series of horizontal and vertical lines running across the map
Which of the following would describe the map element known as the "legend?"
Words that identify a location, used to represent something if there is only one
Tells what the map is about
Also called a key, a box in the corner of map to include symbol meanings
Who created the map; helps determine credibility
Which of the following would describe the map element known as "labels"
Shown on a map by using a compass rose
Because of world changes, this helps determine accuracy
Tells what the map is about
Words that identify a location, used to represent something if there is only one
What direction do lines of latitude run?
Lines of latitude run west to east
Lines of latitude run north to soutn
What direction do lines of longitude run?
Lines of longitude run west to east
Lines of longitude run north to south
What direction are lines of latitude measured?
Lines of latitude are measured north to south
Lines of latitude are measured west to east
What is the name of the system that is used to pinpoint certain locations around the world using lines of latitude and longitude?
The system is called the Discovery Grid
The system is called the Historical Grid
The system is called the Global Grid
The system is called the Latitude & Longitude Grid
Which of the following shows the start at 45* N 45* W?
Which of the following shows the start at 30* N 30* E?
Which of the following shows the start at 30* S 30* W?
Identify the location of North America?
40* N 100* W
10* S 60* W
0* 20* E
50* N 20* E
Identify the location of Africa.
40* N 100* E
0* 20* E
50* N 20* E
50* N 20* W
Identify the location of Australia
0* 20* E
50* N 20* E
40* N 100* E
20* S 140* E
Identify the location of the North Atlantic Ocean
20* N 40* W
40* N 140* W
40* N 160* E
40* S 120* W
Identify the location of the South Pacific Ocean
40* N 160* E
40* N 140* W
40* S 120* W
20* N 40* W
Which of the following does the red line best describe?
Equator
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
Arctic Circle
Which of the following would best describe the northern most green line?
Equator
Tropic of Cancer
Arctic Circle
Antarctic Circle
Which of the following best describes the southern purple line?
Tropic of Capricorn
Tropic of Cancer
Equator
Antarctic Circle
If you lived in one the blue areas what would the temperature be like?
Cool to bitterly cold
Hot summers, cold winters, moderate spring and fall
Hot
The blue zone on the map would be known as having a ____________________ climate.
Temperate
Polar
Hot
If you lived in one of the green zones what would the weather be like?
Cool to bitterly cold
Hot
Hot summers, cold winters, moderate spring and fall
The green zone on the map would be known as having a ____________________ climate.
tropical
polar
temperate
If you lived in the orange zone what would the weather be like?
Hot summers, cold winters, moderate spring and fall
Hot
Cool to bitterly cold
The orange zone on the map would be known as having a ____________________ climate.
Tropical
Temperate
Polar
Which of the following would best describe a physical map?
Shows the features of an area, such as mountains, rivers, and lakes (land forms)
Shows countries, border, or major cities
Shows the average weather of a region
Shows the distribution of various natural resources
Which of the following would best describe a road map?
Shows the average weather of a region
Shows the features of an area, such as mountains, rivers, and lakes (landforms)
Shows countries, borders, or major cities
Shows major highways, airports, cities, railroad tracks, and local points of interests, suitable for trying to figure out driving directions
Which of the following would best describe a political map?
Shows the features of an area, such as mountains, rivers, and lakes (landforms)
Shows countries, borders, or major cities
Shows major highways, airports, cities, railroad tracks, and local points of interests, suitable for trying to figure out driving directions
Shows information about wealth and money
Which of the following would best describe a climate map?
Shows the distribution of various natural resources
Shows information about wealth and money
Includes contour lines to show the elevation or height or an area
Shows the average weather of a region
Which of the following would best describe a topographical map?
Includes contour lines to show the elevation or height of an area
Shows the average weather of a region
Shows information about wealth and money
Shows the distribution of various natural resources
Which of the following would best describe a resource map?
Shows the average weather of a region
Includes contour lines to show the elevation or height of an area
Shows the distribution of various natural resources
Shows information about wealth and money
Which of the following would best describe an economic map?
Shows the average weather of a region
Shows information about wealth and money
Shows the distribution of various natural resources
Includes contour lines to show the elevation or height of an area
