Map Skills

Front

What is a continent?

Back

One of the earths large landmasses

Front

How many continents are on earth?

Back

7

Front

The five largest bodies of saltwater on Earth are called

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oceans

Front

Lines that run parallel or side to side on a map are called lines of

Back

latitude

Front

Lines that run vertical or North to South on a map are called lines of

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longitude

Front

A map maker is called a

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cartographer

Front

Why do map makers include a compass rose on a map?

Back

To show cardinal directions on a map.

Front

Why is it important for a map to have a title?

Back

So you know what the map is showing you

Front

Look at this map, if Whatville and Whereville are drawn 3 inches apart in the picture, how far apart are they actually in real life?

Back

60 miles

Front

What tool on a map do you use to determine how far away places are in real life?

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scale