Maps and Globes

All maps contain a _____________________. 

• legend
• scale
• compass rose
• all of the above

The _________________ divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemisphere.

• Prime Meridian
• Equator
• latitude
• longitude

The Prime Meridian runs _____________________.

• North to South
• East to West
• horizontal
• through Georgia

A map key can also be called a _________________.

• compass rose
• scale
• legend
• globe

What mountain range is in the Eastern part of the United States?

• Appalachian Mountains
• Rocky Mountains
• Sierra Nevada Mountains
• Mount Everest

What mountain range is younger?

• Appalachian Mountains
• Rocky Mountains

What river is the red arrow pointing to?

• Mississippi River
• Colorado River
• Hudson River
• Ohio River

What does an X represent in the map key?

• river
• mountains
• airport
• railroad

How can a compass help you use a map?

• It can tell you how far one place is from another.
• It can show you what symbols on a map represent.
• It can help you find an exact place on a map.
• It can help you determine which direction to go.

What city is located closest to 39ºN and 105ºW?

• Phoenix
• Fargo
• Houston
• Denver