What do latitude and longitude tell us?

An exact location on the planet

Why do political maps often change, but physical maps rarely do?

Political borders change more often than natural landmarks

What is the meaning of the word latitude?

Imaginary lines that measure distances north and south of the equator

What is the purpose of a map title?

To describes the theme or subject of the map

What is the Prime Meridian?

Imaginary line that is from the north pole to the south pole; 0° longitude

The imaginary line that marks 0° latitude

What is a SCALE on a map used for?

It shows the distance on the map compared to real life

What is the meaning of the word longitude?

Imaginary lines that measure distances east and west of the prime meridian

What does a KEY, do on a map?

Tells you what symbols, lines, colors mean on a map

What might you find on an historical map?

Information about a battle between armies

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Map Skills Review

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1
If you're having trouble figuring out what the symbols on a map mean, where would you look?
The compass rose
The map key
The title of the map
The back of the map
2
What do latitude and longitude tell us?
How fast the earth is turning
How long the planet is
Which direction to go
An exact location on the planet
3
What kind of map is this?
Road Map
Historical
Physical
Political
4
On the map from the previous question, the circles, triangles, and squares are all examples of:
Keys
Compass roses
Legends
Symbols
5
What is the meaning of the word hemisphere?
Half of a sphere or globe
A symbol that stands for something else
A globe that can spin
Helps indicate the directions on a map
6
What continent is 40°N and 20°E?
Australia
North America
Europe
Africa
7
What kind of map is this?
Historical
Nautical
Political
Physical
8
Why do political maps often change, but physical maps rarely do?
For every election, political maps must be updated
Political borders change more often than natural landmarks
Physical maps are updated far more often than political maps
Political mapmakers always seek new info about geography
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What is the meaning of the word latitude?
Imaginary lines that measure distances north and south of the equator
The bars that go on a ladder
The same as longitude
Imaginary lines that measure distances east and west of the prime meridian
10
What kind of map is this?
Physical
Road Map
Historical
Policital
11
What is this called?
Star sign
Compass Rose
Legend
Direction finder
12
What is the purpose of a map title?
To know where the top of the map begins
To describes the theme or subject of the map
It tells us nothing and is pointless
To write the name of the map
13
What is the Prime Meridian?
A real line the cuts the world in half
An imaginary line that goes from east to west
Another name for the equator
Imaginary line that is from the north pole to the south pole; 0° longitude
14
What is the equator?
The imaginary line that marks 0° latitude
A real line that cuts the world in half
A real line that is carved into the ground around the center of the world
The imaginary line that marks 0° longitude
15
What is a SCALE on a map used for?
It tells the direction of travel
It shows the distance on the map compared to real life
It protects the map from damage
How much the map weighs
16
What is the meaning of the word longitude?
Lines that run east to west
Imaginary lines that measure distances north and south of the equator
Imaginary lines that measure distances east and west of the prime meridian
Same as latitude
17
On the following map, what do the grey triangles represent?
Areas where nonmetals can be found
Gold mines
Areas where precious gems can be found
Sources of fuel
18
What does a KEY, do on a map?
Tells about the life story of the map maker
Tells the story of how the map was created
Unlocks the mystery of where to find the map
Tells you what symbols, lines, colors mean on a map
19
What continent is 20°S and 140°E?
Australia
North America
South America
Asia
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What might you find on an historical map?
Up-to-date information on political boundaries
Information about a battle between armies
Mountains, lakes, and rivers
Information about resources

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