Map Skills Flashcards

1

Vertical lines going around the Earth from the North Pole to the South Pole are called

2

Horizontal lines of __________ show how far north and south places are from the Equator.

3

This is the primary line of longitude dividing the world into halves.

4

What is a symbol that shows the cardinal directions ?

5

The __________ divides the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres.

6

How many continents are there?

7

A __________ map shows the borders of regions, countries, states, and cities

8

What explains what the symbols and colors on a map represent?

9

What is climate?

10

__________ are numbers or letters that help you find a place's location.

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