orienteering and directions
The four main directions shown on a compass
North, South, East and West
ines of latitude circle the globe in which direction?
East to west, parallel to the Equator.
he type of map that shows country and city boundaries.
A political map.
The purpose of the legend on a map.
To explain the meaning of symbols, colors, and lines.
The point where the Equator and the Prime Meridian cross.
(0°, 0°) in the Atlantic Ocean.
If the sun rises in the east, in whic direction does it set?
In the west
Lines of longitude run in which direction?
North to south, from pole to pole
A map that shows mountains, rivers, and lakes.
A physical map.
On many maps, the color green usually represents this type of land.
Plains or low-elevation land.
How many degrees of latitude are there from the Equator to the North Pole?
90 degrees (North)
You stand facing north. Turn 90 degrees to your right. Which direction are you facing now?
east
The Prime Meridian passes through which famous city?
Greenwich, London.
A map that shows contour lines and elevation changes
A topographic map.
Black triangles with numbers next to them usually represent…
Mountain peaks or summits with their height.
The equator is at which degree of latitude?
0 degrees latitude
this direction is halfway between north and east
north east
The Indian Ocean lies mostly south of which continent?
South of Asia (and east of Africa).
f you are planning a highway trip, which type of map would you use?
A road map.
A wavy blue line on a map often represents…
A river or a stream.
if you croos the Equator oing south from Europe, which hemisphere do you enter?
The Southern Hemisphere
When using a map and a compass, what should you do first to find your way?
line up the map so that north on the map points to north on the compass
If you travel east across 180° longitude, you cross an invisible line where the date changes. What is it called?
The International Date Line.
A map that shows information like population density or climate.
A thematic map
On a topographic map, the color brown usually shows…
Contour lines (hills and mountains)
A place located at 45°N is halfway between which two points on Earth?
Halfway between the Equator and the North Pole.