Explore Maps Vocab ch. 1-3

LInes on a map that indicate latitude are also known as _____.

• coordinates

• meridians

• parallels

• radar

The east-west line that runs around Earth's middle is called the _____.

• equator

• prime meridian

• hemisphere

• longitude

Meridians of ___ run from north to south on the globe.

• interstate highway

• kilometer

• longitude

• latitude

A spherical representation of a map of Earth is called a ___.

• sphere

• atlas

• map

• globe

The ​ (a)   can tell you what different ​ (b)   represent on the map.

• map key
• symbols
• globe
• map scale

is a kind of technology that helps detect the distance, direction, and speek of an object.

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The ___ shows where north, south, east, and west are on a map.

• map key

• compass rose

• map scale

• globe

The main unit of measurement for meridians and parallels is called a ___.

• degree

• kilometer

• distance

• latitude

The​ (a)   is the name for 0° longitude, and it divides Earth into ​ (b)   and ​ (c)   hemispheres.

• prime meridian
• eastern
• western
• northern
• southern

An ____ ____ is a major road that runs between two or more states.

• boulevard

• avennue

• county road

• interstate highway