Latitude
Latitude lines run_______________
East and West
Longitude lines runs ____________________
North and South
Which symbol should be used to show the capital of a state?
a star
Which region of the United States is Lake Okeechobee located?
Southern region
Refer to 100 pt question map
Detroit
What is 0 degrees latitude called?
equator
What is 0 degrees longitude called?
Prime Meridian
When comparing a political map and a physical map many states border ___________________
rivers
Which region of the United States is Mojave Desert located?
Western region
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Pacific Ocean
What is the purpose of lines of latitude (parallels)?
To measure degrees north and south of the equator
What is the purpose of lines of longitude?
to measure east and west of the Prime Meridian
What information is found on a political map?
states, borders, and capitals
Which region of the United States is the Great Basin located?
The western region
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Asia
Name one continent that the equator passes through.
Africa, Africa, or Asia
What country does the Prime Meridian pass through?
England
Give an example of a thematic map
Examples: climate, population, rainfall, hurricane, lightning
Where is Death Valley located?
The Western region
Refer to 400 pt question map
Appalachian Mountains
What is the weather like at the equator?
typically hot, tropical weather
Where is the most northern longitudinal line?
North Pole
Why is a scale important to include on a map?
To measure approximate distance for travel
What ocean is directly east of Florida?
Atlantic Ocean
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Gulf of Mexico