Map Skills Quiz

This imaginary line circles the Earth halfway between the North and South Poles

This line divides the world into two hemispheres, Eastern and Western

This part of a map represents distance

This part of a map shows you the directions

Name the 4 main directions shown on a compass

This is a flat representation of Earth's surface

• Map

• Globe

• Atlas

What does elevation refer to?

• The height above sea level

• The depth below ground level

• A type of vegetation

A person who creates maps is called a

• Cartographer

• Geologist

• Archaeologist

What is the term for the point where the equator and prime meridian intersect?

• Origin

• Intersection

• Coordinate

List the continents