Latitude is _______________.

The distance north or south of the Equator.

a list that explains symbols on a map

Symbols that explain whats on a map

Longitude is ______________.

Distance east or west of the Prime Meridian

a picture that stands for something real

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Latitude is _______________.
The distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
The study of earths features
The distance north or south of the Equator.
Half of the Earth
2
map key or legend
a list that explains symbols on a map
a symbol that shows directions
a graphic that compares distance
imaginary line that runs around the surface of the Earth
3
What is a model of the earth that shows Earth's sphere shape?
Globe
Map
4
a large body of salt water
maps
globe
lakes
ocean
5
a line on a map showing the edge of a city, state, or country
equator
border
Prime Meridian
longitude
6
Name point C
Asia
Europe
Australia
Antarctica
7
How many continents are there?
10
6
5
7
8
the name of the map
key
title
symbol
scale
9
land that is next to an ocean
landmark
coast
border
routes
10
a symbol that shows directions on a map
map key
map scale
legend
compass rose
11
What is the name of your country?
USA
South America
North America
Indiana
12
What are map keys?
Distorted flat images that aren't very accurate
Computer technology & information that help map out a route
Symbols that explain whats on a map
Show how much space on a map represents a given distance
13
seven largest areas of land
continents
globe
oceans
countries
14
Name point B
Europe
Australia
Antarctica
Africa
15
What is the name of the city where Desert Heights is?
Glendale
United States
North America
Arizona
16
What is the name of the continent you live on?
North America
Indiana
USA
South America
17
Name point D
Asia
South America
Antarctica
Africa
18
Name point H
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Southern Ocean
19
What is a line of latitude that divides the Earth into Northern & Southern Hemisphers?
Equator
Hemisphere
Compass Rose
Prime Meridian
20
Longitude is ______________.
Distance north or south of the Equator
Half of the Earth
Distance east or west of the Prime Meridian
The study of Earths features
21
Name point A
Asia
North America
Africa
Australia
22
How many oceans are there?
4
5
6
7
23
What is half of the Earth called?
Prime Meridian
Equator
Compass Rose
Hemisphere
24
symbol
the graphic that compares the distance on a map to real life
a picture that stands for something real
a line on a map showing the edge of a state
something that is easy to find
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a drawing showing features of an area
border
compass rose
map
title

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