1: Map Skills

absolute location

• A specific point on the Earth's surface
• A general area on the Earth's surface
• A relative point on the Earth's surface
• A low point on the Earth's surface

Click the dot that is on the Prime Meridian.

Click the dot that is on the equator.

What is distortion?

• a mistake made when creating a map

• the distance between two places on a map

• a change in the size, shape, or position of an object

• A type of dance move

What is a map projection?

• A method by which the earth is flattened
• A tool for measuring distances on a map
• A type of compass used in cartography
• A technique for drawing the equator on a map

What is relative location?

• A location's position in relation to other places or things
• A location's exact coordinates on the globe
• A location's distance from the equator
• A location's physical characteristics

What is latitude?

• A measure of distance from the equator
• A measure of distance from the poles
• A type of longitude
• A measure of distance from the prime meridian

What is longitude?

• A measure of distance from the equator
• A measure of distance from the North Pole
• A measure of distance east or west of the prime meridian
• A measure of distance north or south of the equator

What is a meridian?

• part of a map that shows the meaning of symbols

• a type of fish

• a line of latitude

• a line of longitude

A hemisphere is...

• a type of landmass

• a measure of distance

• half of the earth

• half of a map