Social Studies Skills: Maps Skills MSA

This imaginary line divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemisphere. It is called the ________________.

• Sphere
• Circle
• Equator
• Indian Ocean

This imaginary line is called the ______________. It divides the globe into Eastern and Western hemispheres.

• Equator

• Divider

• Prime Factor

• Prime Meridian

Latitude lines run ____/_____ BUT measure how far ____ / ____ you are from the equator.

• East / West;

  North / South

• North / South;

  East / West

• diagonally; away

Longitude lines run ____/_____ BUT measure how far ____ / ____ you are from the Prime Meridian.

• East / West;

  North / South

• North / South;

  East / West

• diagonally; away

• The map show the lines of longitude.
• The map shows the lines of latitude.

• The map shows lines of longitude.
• The map shows lines of latitude.

Which hemisphere is located above the equator?

• Northern

• Southern

• Eastern

• Western

Which hemisphere is located below the equator?

• Northern

• Southern

• Eastern

• Western

Which hemisphere is located to the right of the Prime Meridian?

• Northern

• Southern

• Eastern

• Western

Which hemisphere is located to the left of the Prime Meridian?

• Northern

• Southern

• Eastern

• Western