Geography Basics Flashcard

Front

What do the imaginary lines of longitude on Earth do?

Back

Run north and south

Front

How many continents are there on Earth?

Back

Seven

Front

What is the purpose of a map key?

Back

To explain map symbols

Front

What does the compass rose on a map indicate?

Back

The direction to go

Front

What is the equator?

Back

An imaginary line of latitude

Front

What does the Prime Meridian do?

Back

Separates Earth into Western and Eastern hemispheres

Front

Which of the following is a body of water on Earth? Continent, Ocean, Map Key, Compass Rose

Back

Ocean

Front

What do the imaginary lines of latitude on Earth do?

Back

Run east and west

Front

Which line divides the Earth into Northern and Southern hemispheres?

Back

Equator

Front

What direction is at the top of a compass rose?

Back

North