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Duplicate of Map Skills

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1
This is an example of:
a compass rose with cardinal and intermediate directions
a map scale
compass rose with cardinal directions
a map key
2
The equator divides the world into:
Southern/Western Hemisphere
Northern/Eastern
Northern/Southern Hemisphere
Eastern/Southern Hemisphere
3
A map legend:
shows directions north /south
helps readers interpret the symbols that appear on a map
is a simple map usually on a corner of a larger map
measures distances on a map
4
0 degrees latitude is
Northern hemisphere
Prime Meridian
equator
Southern hemisphere
5
What are NOT characteristics of physical maps?
Shows labels for important landforms
Shows physical characteristics
shows location of capital cities.
Shows relief
6
A map scale:
shows direction
shows distance
interprets the symbols that appear on a map
a simple map set in the corner of a larger map
7
What is the purpose of lines of latitude?
Measured in distance east and west of the Prime Meridian
Lines run east/west and measure distance
To divide into eastern and western hemisphere.
Lines that run North and South
8
What is NOT a characteristic of a political map?
Shows political infromation.
Shows location of capitals.
Shows the state or national borders.
Shows the name of important landforms.
9
0 degrees line of longitude
equator
map key
scale
prime meridian
10
The world is divided into 4 hemispheres. Places north of the equator are in what hemisphere?
east
west
south
north
11
Where the lines of longitude and latitude are meet, is called a specific
miles
degree
inches
meters
12
What is the purpose of longitude?
to measure the equator.
Lines that divide the world into north /southern hemisphere
Lines that run north/south
Lines that run east/west