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Map Skills Review
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Review of basic map terms and concepts
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What is the purpose of a physical map?
show what products are made where
show natural landforms
show populations
shows climate and precipitation
2
Lines of latitude are also called
potassium
meridians
parallels
equators
3
Lines of latitude are
All of the above.
latitude lines are also known as parallels.
Parallel lines that run from east to west.
The equator is a latitude line.
4
Why do maps have scales?
to show the relationship between map and real distance
need to know the directions
need to know what body of water is closest
shows the meaning of each symbol on the map
5
a narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land.
peninsula
archipelago
island
isthmus
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The absolute location for the Prime Meridian is _
0°
0° East
0° West
23 1/2 °
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Are these lines of latitude or longitude?
Latitude
Longitude
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How many main climate zones are there in the world?
6
5
4
2
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Geography is the study of
People of the future
The Earth and Solar System
The Earth and its people
People of the past
10
Map projections distort some parts of the Earth because
Cartographers are lazy
Maps are round and globes are flat
When a round globe is depicted on a flat map, gaps develop
Mapmakers stretch parts to the Earth's surface to fill gaps
11
40° N, 105° W is the ________________ of Longmont, CO.
area
absolute location
place
relative location
12
scale bar: 1 in=50 miles. On the map: 3 inches from Slipper to Shoe, what is the distance?
3 miles
50 miles
150 miles
100 miles
13
This part of a map explains the symbols, colors, and lines on a map. It is also known as a legend.
Key/Legend
Boundary Lines
Scale Bar
Compass Rose
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Are these lines of latitude or longitude?
Longitude
Latitude
15
Land bordered by water on 3 sides, but connected to a mainland on one side is called a…
Peninsula
Valley
isthmus
Island
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How many hemispheres are there on Earth?
6
10
4
2
17
What is the latitude of the North Pole?
180°
90° N
360°
0°
18
The equator lies at what line of latitude?
32 degrees
50 degrees
0 degrees
100 degrees
19
What is Ms. Riddle's favorite candy?
Gummy Bears
M&Ms
Kit Kat
Skittles
20
What is a compass rose?
North, East, South, West
A legend
Symbol with the cardinal directions
A scale
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The late work form must be filled out for all work submitted past the due date.
False
True
22
Where a place is in relation to its surroundings
absolute location
relative location
compass rose
cardinal directions
23
Lines of longitude are also called
equators
meridians
parallels
potassium
24
What are the imaginary lines that run north to south and divide the Earth into east and west?
latitude
poles
parallel
longitude
25
What does a star represent on a map (usually)?
mountain
direction
capital
body of water
26
Lines of longitude are:
horizontal lines parallel to the equator.
an imaginary line that runs across the middle of the Earth like a belt.
vertical lines (called meridians) that run North and South.
imaginary lines that are parallel and never converge
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How do I know which is the equator and which is the Prime Meridian in the address: 0°, 0 °
Longitude is always first in the absolute location
Address? I thought my house had an address!
Latitude is always first in the absolute location
They are both the same, so it doesn't matter which is first
28
Special purpose maps show specific topics, examples include:
Vegetation
Contour Maps (elevation)
all of the above
natural resources
29
Each day, you need to bring
all of the above
Altona Planner
Binder with SS divider
iPad/headphones
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What climate zone is Denver in?
Dry- desert
polar- tundra
Tropical- wet (rainforest)
Dry- steppe
