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Map Skills Review
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Review of basic map terms and concepts
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Map projections distort some parts of the Earth because
Mapmakers stretch parts to the Earth's surface to fill gaps
Maps are round and globes are flat
When a round globe is depicted on a flat map, gaps develop
Cartographers are lazy
2
Geography is the study of
People of the past
The Earth and Solar System
People of the future
The Earth and its people
3
How do I know which is the equator and which is the Prime Meridian in the address: 0°, 0 °
Latitude is always first in the absolute location
They are both the same, so it doesn't matter which is first
Longitude is always first in the absolute location
Address? I thought my house had an address!
4
What is the latitude of the North Pole?
90° N
180°
0°
360°
5
Why do maps have scales?
shows the meaning of each symbol on the map
to show the relationship between map and real distance
need to know the directions
need to know what body of water is closest
6
What climate zone is Denver in?
Dry- desert
Tropical- wet (rainforest)
polar- tundra
Dry- steppe
7
Lines of longitude are also called
equators
parallels
potassium
meridians
8
What is the purpose of a physical map?
shows climate and precipitation
show populations
show natural landforms
show what products are made where
9
Special purpose maps show specific topics, examples include:
all of the above
Contour Maps (elevation)
Vegetation
natural resources
10
40° N, 105° W is the ________________ of Longmont, CO.
absolute location
place
relative location
area
11
Each day, you need to bring
all of the above
iPad/headphones
Altona Planner
Binder with SS divider
12
scale bar: 1 in=50 miles. On the map: 3 inches from Slipper to Shoe, what is the distance?
100 miles
3 miles
50 miles
150 miles
13
Land bordered by water on 3 sides, but connected to a mainland on one side is called a…
Island
Peninsula
isthmus
Valley
14
The late work form must be filled out for all work submitted past the due date.
False
True
15
How many main climate zones are there in the world?
4
2
5
6
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Lines of latitude are
All of the above.
latitude lines are also known as parallels.
The equator is a latitude line.
Parallel lines that run from east to west.
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Lines of longitude are:
horizontal lines parallel to the equator.
an imaginary line that runs across the middle of the Earth like a belt.
imaginary lines that are parallel and never converge
vertical lines (called meridians) that run North and South.
18
Are these lines of latitude or longitude?
Longitude
Latitude
19
Lines of latitude are also called
equators
potassium
parallels
meridians
20
The equator lies at what line of latitude?
32 degrees
50 degrees
0 degrees
100 degrees
21
Are these lines of latitude or longitude?
Latitude
Longitude
22
The absolute location for the Prime Meridian is _
0° East
23 1/2 °
0° West
0°
23
a narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land.
isthmus
island
peninsula
archipelago
24
This part of a map explains the symbols, colors, and lines on a map. It is also known as a legend.
Compass Rose
Scale Bar
Boundary Lines
Key/Legend
25
What does a star represent on a map (usually)?
body of water
capital
mountain
direction
26
What is a compass rose?
Symbol with the cardinal directions
A scale
A legend
North, East, South, West
27
What are the imaginary lines that run north to south and divide the Earth into east and west?
latitude
longitude
parallel
poles
28
How many hemispheres are there on Earth?
4
10
6
2
29
Where a place is in relation to its surroundings
relative location
absolute location
cardinal directions
compass rose
30
What is Ms. Riddle's favorite candy?
Kit Kat
Gummy Bears
M&Ms
Skittles
