Geography Skills

On a map, what shows distance? It helps see how far apart locations are.

• map key

• title

• map scale

• elevation

An imaginary line that extends around the center of Earth.  It divides the North and South hemispheres.

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

Lines that run east to west - these lines measure north and south.

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

Shows N, S, E, W which are the cardinal directions.  It may also show intermediate directions, NE, SE, NW, SW.

• Map Key

• Legend

• Scale

• Compass Rose

Model of Earth

The shape of a sphere

• Map

• Scale

• Globe

• GPS

This explains the meaning of the symbols on the map.

• Scale

• Title

• Legend

Shows information such as a state or national borders.  This type of map often shows capital cities and major cities.

• Elevation Map

• Physical Map

• Political Map

• Road Map

This tells you what the map shows.

• Scale

• Title

• Legend

• Compass Rose

A _________ is a marking or color that stands for something else.

• scale

• symbol

• map

• legend

Lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole - these lines measure east and west distances.

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Equator

• Prime Meridian