Map Skills

What is a political map?

This is an imaginary line running halfway between the North and South Poles.

An imaginary line that measures the distance north or south of the equator:

Which region is hot and dry?

The starting line for measuring longitude

One thing that the Northeast Region is know for is:

A small drawing, usually star-like, that shows directions on a map.

An imaginary line that shows degrees East or West of the Prime Meridian is called:

How are lines of latitude and longitude useful for sailors?

Which direction does the Prime Meridian run?

Any half of the Earth:

The ratio between distances on a map and actual distances on the surface of the earth is:

Cardinal Directions are:

An imaginary line drawn north and south through the Pacific Ocean:

Cartography is:

A map that highlights Earth's natural features is called:

Which region is best known for agriculture:

Which region has swamps?

What type of map shows changes in elevation?

Which direction does the equator run?