Map Skills

Latitude lines run

• East to West
• North to South

This line measures 0 degrees longitude:

• Equator
• International Date Line
• Meridians
• Prime Meridian

The 0 degree line of latitude is the ___________.

• Equator
• Prime Meridian
• International Date Line
• Contour line

What is the approximate location of letter B?

• 80^oN, 0^o
• 0^o, 80^oW
• 80^oS, 0^o
• 0^o, 80^oE

What is the reason why latitude lines NEVER intersect? 

• They converge at the poles
• They are cool
• They are vertical lines 
• They are parallel

Which letter would you find at 15^oS, 60^oW?

• A
• C
• L
• H

What is this object known as?

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

Which continent is touched by the Prime Meridian?

• North America
• Africa
• Australia

What is the latitude of New Orleans?

• 90*W
• 30*N
• 30*W
• 90*E

A _______________ is exactly half of the earth.

• Equator
• Hemisphere
• Tropic of Cancer
• Arctic Circle