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What is the purpose of a map legend or key?
.To explain the symbols used on a map
What is the Prime Meridian?
The line at 0° longitude
A political map is most likely to show
Countries, states, and their boundaries
How many continents are there?
There are seven continents in the world.
Lines that run side by side and having the same distance continuously between them
Lines that run side by side and having the same distance continuously between them are Parallels
Which direction is directly opposite of east?
West
What does a map scale help you determine?
The real-world distance between locations
What does the abbreviation NW stand for?
North-West
Name a continent that starts with the letter A.
The continents that begin with the letter A are Africa, Asia, Australia, and Antarctica.
What is a globe the model of?
A globe the model of the Earth.
Lines of latitude measure distance north or south of the:
Equator
If a map scale says 1 inch = 50 miles, how far does 3 inches represent?
150 miles
Why are grid lines useful on a map?
They help locate specific places
Which continent is also a country?
Australia is both a continent and a country.
What shows direction on a map?
A compass ross show directions on a map.
Lines of longitude measure distance east or west of the
Prime Meridian
Which direction is between north and east?
Northeast
A map showing where different types of natural resources are found is an example of a:
Thematic map
What technology has basically replaced the map.
GPS means Global Positioning System
What ocean is Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach is the Atlantic Ocean.
What is the Equator
A line at 0° latitude
Which type of map is designed to show elevation and physical features such as mountains and valleys?
Physical map
One-half of Earth
Hemisphere
What are the cardinal directions?
The cardinal directions are North South East and West.
What ocean is largest ?
The largest ocean is the Pacific.