Maps and Globes

Which imaginary line divides the Earth into the northern and southern hemispheres?

• Prime Meridian
• Equator
• Axis
• North Pole

Which part of the map shows the symbols located on the map and what they stand for?

• Compass Rose
• Grid lines
• Map title
• Map key or legend

Which part of the map show the directions?

• Map Title
• Compass Rose
• Map key or legend
• Grid Lines

How many oceans are located on Earth?

• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7

How many continents are located on Earth?

• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8

A model of the Earth that is round like a ball

• sphere

• globe

• map

• orb

A term that means "half of the Earth"

• longitude

• equator

• latitude

• hemisphere

Separates the Earth into east and west hemispheres

• longitude

• equator

• latitude

• Prime Meridian

Lines that go up and down on a map or globe. They run north and south.

• longitude

• vertical

• latitude

• horizontal

Lines that go across a map or around a globe. They run east and west.

• latitude

• equator

• longitude

• vertical