Earth Science: Map Skills

Front

Meridian that measures 180 degrees longitude and marks the change in calendar day is the:

Back

International Date Line

Front

The 0 degree line of latitude is the ___________.

Back

Equator

Front

The 0 degree mark of longitude is known as the ___________ ______________ measured from Greenwich, England.

Back

Prime Meridian

Front

In which direction is Mill River flowing?

Back

Northeast

Front

The steepest slope on a hill can be found on the side facing which direction?

Back

Northeast

Front

What is the term for lines that connect points of equal elevation on a topographic map?

Back

Contour lines

Front

What is the significance of the Equator in geography?

Back

It divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Front

What does the Prime Meridian represent?

Back

It is the 0 degree line of longitude from which all other longitudes are measured.

Front

What is the purpose of a topographic map?

Back

To show elevation and landforms using contour lines.

Front

How do you determine the direction of a river's flow on a map?

Back

By looking at the contour lines; rivers flow from higher to lower elevation.