Map Skills Vocabulary Review

Front

Which part of a map shows directions?

Back

Compass rose

Front

What is the purpose of a map scale?

Back

To show distance on a map

Front

The place can be described as-

Back

A point on Earth that can be described by particular characteristics

Front

Which part of a map shows symbols?

Back

Legend

Front

Lines of longitude run from-

Back

From north to south

Front

The location can be best described as-

Back

The position that something occupies on the surface of the Earth

Front

Lines of latitude are

Back

Horizontal lines

Front

The pattern formed when lines of latitude and longitude intersect is

Back

Grid system

Front

An area of the Earth where there are many similar characteristics is

Back

Region

Front

The human-environment interaction can be best described as:

Back

How people use, adapt to, and modify the environment around them