Duplicate of Map Skills Review

Question 1

This is a group of intersecting lines that pinpoints a place's exact location.

Accepted Answer

global grid

Question 2

This is a smaller map inside a larger map that shows its location in the world.

Accepted Answer

locator

Question 3

Map keys show you what __________ represent on a map.

Accepted Answer

symbols

Question 4

The cardinal directions on a compass rose are:

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North, South, East, West

Question 5

Europe, Africa and Australia can be found entirely in the _______________ Hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

Eastern

Question 6

When writing the coordinates for latitude and longitude, which one comes first?

Accepted Answer

latitude

Question 7

Latitude lines run ___________ to ___________.

Accepted Answer

east to west

Question 8

The smallest continent (land area) is...

Accepted Answer

Australia

Question 9

The ______________ is the base line for all other longitude lines.

Accepted Answer

prime meridian

Question 10

The part of the map that tells you the subject of the map is the ____________.

Accepted Answer

Title

Question 11

Antarctica and Australia are located entirely in this hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

Southern

Question 12

Another name for longitude lines is __________________.

Accepted Answer

meridians

Question 13

Longitude lines measure ___________ and ___________ from the Prime Meridian.

Accepted Answer

east and west

Question 14

The earth is covered with approximately _____% water.

Accepted Answer

70

Question 15

Another name for latitude lines is __________________.

Accepted Answer

parallels

Question 16

Longitude lines run ___________ to ___________.

Accepted Answer

north to south

Question 17

The Prime Meridian passes through ____________________, England.

Accepted Answer

Greenwich

Question 18

The ______________ is located at O degrees and is the base line for all other latitude lines.

Accepted Answer

equator

Question 19

What theme of geography is described by a train transporting wood to a factory?

Accepted Answer

movement

Question 20

The largest ocean is...

Accepted Answer

the Pacific Ocean

Question 21

The unit of measurement for latitude and longitude is

Accepted Answer

degrees

Question 22

Latitude lines measure ___________ and ___________ from the equator.

Accepted Answer

north and south

Question 23

Name the type of map shown below.

Accepted Answer

Distribution

Question 24

Which is better to use when finding absolute location?

Accepted Answer

latitude and longitude

Question 25

Name the type of map shown below.

Accepted Answer

physical

Duplicate of Map Skills Review

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Duplicate of Map Skills Review

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