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The Globe and Map Skills

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Test your knowledge of how to read maps, understand coordinates, and apply geography skills around the globe.

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1
You are at 40°N, 75°W. Which city are you closest to?
Tokyo
Paris
Rio de Janeiro
New York City
2
Why is the Prime Meridian important?
It is the longest line of latitude
It is where all longitude starts
It divides oceans
It marks time zones
3
Which direction is opposite of west?
northwest
north
south
east
4
What is a compass rose used for?
Measuring area
Displaying directions
Finding height
Showing population
5
A map’s scale says 1 inch = 50 miles. Two towns are 3 inches apart. How far are they really?
150 miles
50 miles
75 miles
100 miles
6
What imaginary line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
Equator
International Date Line
Prime Meridian
Tropic of Cancer