Map terms and Maps Flashcards

1

Absolute location is...

An address
Coordinates
All of the above
Exact spot

2

What does a scale bar show us?

One inch
Distance on the map compared to real life
The coordinates of a map
Latitude and Longitude on a map

3

What line runs East and West, but measures North and South

Latitude
Longitude

4

What line measures East and West, but runs North and South

Longitude
Latitude

5

Which point is 20S, 100E?

C
A
B
D

6

Identify Europe

B
A
C
D

7

One reason why maps are still relevant is....

You do not always have GPS signal
GPS is not always correct
All of the above
GPS can lead you into a pond

8

Which point is 45S, 90W?

D
A
C
B

9

This will show the cardinal directions....

Compass Rose
Climate
Grid System
Scale Bar

10

Identify Africa

B
C
A
D

11

Identify Asia

D
C
B
A

12

Identify the Indian Ocean

D
A
B
C

13

Identify South America

C
D
A
B

14

On what type of map can elevation be found?

Physical
Political
Both
Neither

15

What is 0 degrees longitude?

Equator
Prime Meridian
Tropic of Capricorn
Tropic of Cancer

16

Identify the Atlantic Ocean

D
C
A
B

17

What is the purpose of a map key or legend?

To demonstrate the purpose of the map
To show places on the map
To help identify what the symbols mean
To provide a key

18

What is 0 degrees latitude?

Equator
Tropic of Capricorn
Tropic of Cancer
Prime Meridian

19

Identify North America

A
C
D
B

20

Which two continents are in the North Eastern Hemisphere?

North America & Europe
Europe & Asia
South America & Asia
Australia & Asia

Map terms and Maps

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Map terms and Maps

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