Map Skills Review

The ______________________________ is the line of latitude that divides the globe into the northern and southern hemispheres.

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Latitude

• Longitude

The ______________________________ is the line of longitude that divides the globe into the western and eastern hemispheres.

A

Equator

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Latitude

• Longitude

Which statement below BEST describes the purpose of a map scale?

• To show the relationship between the distance on a map and the corresponding distance of the ground

• To tell you the meaning of the symbols on a map

• To show the cardinal directions of the map

Which statement below BEST describes the purpose of an inset map?

• To highlight the title of the map

• To show the location of the main map in context to a larger area

• To show the cardinal directions on the map

Which statement below BEST describes the purpose of a compass rose?

• To show the relationship between the distance on a map and the corresponding distance of the ground

• To tell you the meaning of the symbols on a map

• To show the cardinal directions on the map

Which statement below BEST describes the purpose of a map key?

• To show the relationship between the distance on a map and the corresponding distance of the ground

• To tell you the meaning of the symbols on a map

• To show the cardinal directions of the map

Label the directions on the compass rose.

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

Northeast

North

West

Northwest

South

Southwest

East

Southeast

Label the parts of the map.

a

b

c

d

Compass Rose

Capital

Map Key

Scale

Location D is located at which coordinates?

• 30^oN, 90^oW

• 90^oN, 30^oW

• 10^oN, 40^oW

• 30^oN, 90^oE

What is the name of this line at 0 degrees latitude?

• Prime Meridian
• Equator
• North Pole
• South Pole