Mapping and continents

The equator divides the earth into Eastern and Western hemispheres.

Which continent contains NO deserts?

Latitude and Longitude lines use satellite systems to identify location

Map skills are necessary because

The Earth rotates on its axis.

This continent contains the world's largest coral reef

99% of Antarctica is ice

During winter Antarctica nearly doubles in size due to the large amount of ice.

Which continent do you live in?

A scale provides a ratio on a map that can be converted to determine the actual distance.

Cardinal directions found on a compass are

Latitude lines run parallel to the Prime Meridian

The third largest continent is___________________________

The Prime Meridian runs from

Intermediate directions are located between Cardinal directions

Which continent is considered to be the most urban and wealthy?

Which continent contains the world's largest non-polar desert?

North America is dominated by Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Which continent is the 2nd largest and the 2nd most populous?

A Political Map shows

In mapping a KEY is the same as a LEGEND

Longitude lines run parallel to the Prime Meridian

In which continent is Mount Everest located?

Has the largest forest cover among the continents of the world

The Island continent is

Which is the largest of the world's continents?

Which continent is the smallest continent in the world?

The Earth is divided into ____________hemispheres

Which continent is home to the world's largest tropical rainforest?

The Earth's axis is the imaginary line in the between the Northern and Southern hemispheres.

A Physical Map shows

This continent hods 60-90% of the world's fresh water

Which continent is the hottest in the world?

Relative Location uses landmarks to explain your location

North America is bordered by four oceans