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WorksheetsMap types, major lines, items on a map
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 6mins
This type of map shows features such as rivers, mountains & deserts.
Physical
Political
Topographic
Thematic
On this type of map, you will find borders for countries and states
Physical
Climatic
Political
Topographical
This map portrays the geographic pattern of a particular subject matter such as population, temperature or language.
Cartogram
Physical
Political
Thematic
The imaginary lines imposed on a map that stretch from the North to the South poles are known as ____ lines.
Latitude
Maritime
Longitude
Isoline
This line divides the world into the Northern & Southern Hemispheres.
Arctic Circle
Equator
Prime Meridian
Tropic of Cancer
This line divides the world into Western and Eastern Hemispheres.
Prime Meridian
Equator
Tropic of Cancer
Arctic Circle
These lines appear on a world map at 23.5 degrees North and South of the Equator.
Tropic of Cancer
Arctic Circle
Tropic of Capricorn
Prime Meridian
You will find these lines at 66 degrees North and South on a world map.
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
Arctic Circle
Equator
What is a compass rose?
half of a circle that helps people find angles
a drawing showing different directions on a map
a device with a magnet that always points North
a pretty flower on a map that is red
What is a scale on a map?
a tool that allows you to measure your body weight
a way to balance the weights of the land and oceans
a ratio of the distance on the map to the actual distance
a piece of skin found on reptiles like snakes
What does the title show on a map?
shows the person who made the map
attracts the reader's attention
shows the purpose of the map
shows important information about the size
What is this?
A compass
Symbol for large city
Compass Rose
Part of a puzzle
Which choice is the legend or key of a map?
Explains the symbols on a map.
Title
Label
Legend
Compass Rose
Another word for Legend is...
Story
Key
Title
Label
What would a circle with a star inside it most often represent on a map?
A City
A Capital City
A Tree
Where the Treasure is
What purpose does a Compass Rose serve on a map?
Looks pretty and smells good.
Shows where a major city is located.
Tells you which way to hold the map.
Shows the Cardinal Directions.
