Tools of Geography and Earth Sun

What is the name of this line at 0 degrees latitude?

• Prime Meridian
• Equator
• North Pole
• South Pole

Which STATE is located at...
120°W, 45°N

• WA
• OR
• UT
• ND

What helps a geographer find distance on a map?

• Key
• Legend
• Scale
• Map Grid

Which GeoTerm explains this image?

• Absolute Location
• Relative Location
• Distortion
• Map Projection

The Prime Meridian divides the Earth into _____ and ______ Hemispheres.

• Northern & Southern
• Western & Eastern

It takes 365 1/4 days for the Earth to move around the sun. This is called a __________.

• Revolution
• Axis
• Rotation
• Move

What is a map maker called?

• A map maker

• A geographer

• A scientist

• A cartographer

Which term means the exact spot on the Earth's surface using coordinates (latitude and longitude)?

• Absolute Location

• Relative Location

• Place

• Geography

Carlos does not understand what the blue lines on his map represent. What should he look at to find the answer?

• map legend

• scale

• compass rose

• map title

a map that shows specialized information about an area, such as vegetation. 

• general-purpose map
• political map
• thematic map 
• climate map