Longitude and Latitude
These lines are called parallels
Latitude
These maps help determine the elevation of a map
This is amount of time zones in the US
24
This is used to understand symbols on a map
Map Key
° this symbol stands for this
Degrees
These lines are called Meridians
Longitude
These are used to show different heights
This is the line where a new day starts
International Date Line
This tells you what direction N is on a map
Compass Rose
' this symbol stands for this
minutes
This line is 0° longitude
Prime Meridian
This is the height of something in regard to sea level
Elevation
If the East Coast is one hour head of the Midwest. If it is 3 PM in Chicago, what time is it in New York?
4 PM
This helps you determine the actual distance between two points on a map
Map Scale
Degrees equal this many miles
69 miles
This line is 0° latitude
The equator
The overhead perspective of an area of land
Bird's-eye view
This is the imaginary line around which a spinning object spins
axis
These maps can help you figure out the fastest way to drive somewhere
Road maps
This is the amount of minutes in one degree
60
True or False:
Latitude lines are parallel and longitude lines are not parallel
True
The Rocky Mountains
If Point A and Point B are 2.5 inches apart on a map and the map scale says that 1 in = 10 miles. How many miles apart are Point A and Point B?
25
The weather at the equator is consistently like this.
Hot