Map Basics

What IS NOT a part of most maps?

• Compass Rose
• Title
• Symbols/Key
• People

Imaginary lines that circle the earth parallel to the equator are called this.

• longitude
• meridians
• latitude
• international dateline

The 0 degree line of longitude that divides the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

• Prime Meridian
• meridian
• equator
• parallel

What is a map scale?

• a tool to measure distance
• a tool to tell direction
• a tool to start a fire
• a tool to build a house

Where would you find the symbol that indicates which city on the map is the capital city?

• map scale
• map legend
• map elevation
• map title

Tells the subject of the map

• map key
• map scale
• map title

The 0 degree latitude line that divides the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

• Prime Meridian
• time zone
• equator
• International Dateline

A map showing boundaries of countries is what type of map?

• Political
• Physical
• Thematic
• Nothing

Why is it necessary to have a map scale?

• mapmakers make things too big
• mapmakers make things too small
•  mapmakers must make things smaller than they really are
• mapmakers distort everything

What is this object known as?

• map symbol
• map key
• map scale
• compass rose