Map Skills Finale

meridians; measures distance in degrees east and west of the prime meridian.

which time zone is the arrow pointing at?

which time zone is the arrow pointing at?

map that shows government defined information about states/countries/capitals/bodies of water

projection that shows shapes of land masses accurately but distorts sizes

prime meridian

Most accurate map of Earth

imaginary lines dividing parts of the world in geographical regions where standard time is used

parellels; measures distance in degrees North and South of the equator

separates the Northern and Southern Hemisphere

helps you determine the distance between any two points on a map

moving down from the equator

map that highlights the different heights above sea level in an area

projection minimizes distortion of area, direction and distance. Accurate towards center

which time zone is the arrow pointing at?

Moving up from the equator

map that shows the wealth of nations

divides the Eastern and Western Hemispheres

Moving left from the Prime Meridian

T/F Time moving west from the prime meridian moves ahead

lines of latitude and lines of longitude crossing each other

shows size of land masses in correct proportions but continents are misshapen

shows major and minor highways, airports, streets, city locations & points of interest

Moving east from the Prime Meridian

map that shows information about a region's terrain.

which time zone is the arrow pointing at?