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What is the center line of longitude?
Equator
Prime meridian
Longitude
latitude
What is the center line of Latitude
Prime meridian
Meridians
Latitude
Equator
The main directions on a compass rose are ....
intermediate directions
cardinal directions
general directions
directions
What is half of a sphere?
part sphere
half sphere
Hemisphere
Sphere and half
What shows what a map is all about?
Map title
Map scale
Legend or key
Compass rose
What tells us which direction to go?
Map key
Map Title
Compass rose
Scale
What is the name of the imaginary lines that run from east to west on the map of the world?
Long lines
Flat lines
Latitude lines
Longitude lines
The point where Latitude and Longitude lines meet is our ____
Location
Absolute location
Coordinates
point
The _______________or key explains the marks or symbols that
are used in a map.
sketch
legend
atlas
scale
A Person who makes/draws maps is
historian
geologist
archaeologist
cartographer
atlas means
collection of stamps
collection of tools
collection of maps
collection of coins
A map that shows mountains, rivers, deserts, etc is called a:
political map
physical maps
thematic maps
climatic maps
A map that shows political boundaries, cities, towns, etc., is called a:
scale
sketch
thematic maps
political maps
The ratio between distance on the ground and distance on the
ground and distance on the map is called the:
scale
sketch
physical maps
aerial photograph
Maps showing the distribution of rice, sugarcane and wheat, etc, in
India are:
political maps
physical maps
thematic maps
sketches
A political map of India shows:
longitude and time
states and capitals
mountains and rivers
major train routes
What is this?
the cardinal directions
map key
the cross
the map scale
If something is to the left on a map, it is?
East
West
North
South
On this map, Norway is _________ in relation to Germany?
East
South
West
North
On this map, Russia is to the ______ of Germany.
East
West
North
South
What type of map is this?
Physical map
Climate Map
Ancient Map
Political Map
What is this map trying to show?
Climate regions
population distribution
political parties
national borders
What line is at 0 degrees longitude
the Mean Green
the Equator
the Greenwich Meridian Line
the Center of the earth
Latitude and Longitude are meant to describe
size
scale
age
location
A star used to show cities on a map is an example of a (a)
What is not a step in reading a map?
find the title
read the description
determine what you need to use the map for
read the map key
32 degrees east is an an example of ________________.
longitude
latitude
cardinal direction
map scale
According to this map, which latitude line falls inside the US?
40 degrees S
40 degrees N
80 degrees S
80 degrees N
According to the map, which location is inside Asia?
180 degrees South and 10 degrees West
40 degrees South and 60 degrees West
140 degrees North and 60 degrees E
40 degrees N and 140 degrees E
Something you would find on a physical map is...
a highway
a lake
a different subject
a border between states or countries
What type of map is this?
Climate
Political
Topological
Physical
These maps may be useful for pilots or mountain hikers.
Physical Map
Political Map
Economic Resource Map
Thematic Map
What type of map would you use if you wanted to find the countries bordering France?
Road
Population
A map showing landmarks such as landforms, deserts, mountains and plains.
Political
Physical
Elevation
Population
A map showing governmental boundaries of countries, states, and counties, the location of major cities.
Political
Physical
Population
Elevation
This type of map shows where gold and silver is located in a region
Political Map
Physical Map
Natural Resource Map
Climate Map
This map is an example of a . . .
Geologic Map
3D Map
Projection Map
Topographic Map
What type of map would be most helpful if you were looking for a steep trail to hike?
Geologic Map
Projection Map
3D Map
Topographic Map
Which image is a road map?
Who is most likely to use a climate map for their job? (Check all that apply)
Scientists
Meteorologists (weather reporters)
Political Leader
Climate activists
this map contains information about roads, streets and highways as well as locations for gas stations, some restaurants, hotels, hospitals and airports.
road map
economic/
resource map
thematic map
topographic map
shows the specific type of economic activity or natural resources present in an area through the use of different symbols or colors depending on what is being shown on the map.
economic/
resource map
political map
road map
climate map
This map is a...
physical map
road map
political map
thematic map
Click on the physical map
In recent years, a GPS has taken place of these maps...
road maps
thematic maps
elevation maps
physical maps
What type of map is this?
climate map
economic resource map
physical map
political map
topographic map
