Introduction to Maps

tells us what the map is about

• legend

• title

• distance

• compass rose

explains the varied symbols on a map

• legend

• title

• distance

• compass rose

the space between one place and another

• map scale

• longitude

• four

• distance

lines of ________ go east and west

• latitude

• longitude

lines of _______ go north and south

• latitude

• longitude

The ________ helps us know what direction we need to go on a map.

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• compass rose

• four

You can use the __________ to know the distance between 2 places on Earth.

• map scale

• distance

• compass rose

• Prime Meridian

The _________ is 0 degrees longitude.

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

The __________ is 0 degrees latitude

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

The continental United States has _______ time zones.

• title

• latitude

• four

• distance