Maps 1
A line that divides two countries or states is called what?
Border
This element on a map shows how much real-life distance was shrunk to fit on paper.
Scale
The ____________________ is the imaginary line that splits the Earth into a top and bottom half.
Equator
____________________ tells you how far north or south a place is from the Equator.
Latitude
TRUE OR FALSE: A sample is a small group we choose to study when we cannot count everything.
TRUE
A small picture, sign, or color that stands for a real thing is called what?
Symbol
A map that shows elements made by humans like the borders of countries, states, regions, and cities, roads and railroads is called what?
Political Map
The ____________________ is the main up-and-down line that goes through Greenwich.
Prime Meridian (or Greenwich Meridian)
The ____________________ is the top half of the Earth above the Equator.
Northern Hemisphere
TRUE OR FALSE: In a data table, rows go straight up and down.
FALSE
The specific name of a place, like a country, city, or river is called what?
Toponym
A map that focuses on one specific topic for a specific area is called what?
Thematic Map
Lines that go sideways, like the Equator, are called ____________________.
Parallels
Lines that go up and down from pole to pole are called_________________.
Meridians
TRUE OR FALSE: A pie chart is shaped like a circle and shows percentages or parts of a whole.
TRUE
What is elevation?
The height of land above the level of the sea.
A map that shows Natural elements of the land such as mountains, rivers, deserts and lakes is called what?
Physical Map
____________________ tells you how far east or west a place is from Greenwich.
Longitude
Name and point to the cardinal directions.
North ↑
South ↓
East →
West ←
TRUE OR FALSE: A pictogram uses a line and dots to show how data changes over time.
FALSE
A box or list on a map that explains what signs or colors mean is called what?
Legend
The information, ideas, text or facts inside something is called the:
A) continent
B) content
C) consent
B) content
The ____________________ is the bottom half of the Earth below the Equator.
Southern Hemisphere
A map of lines that helps us find the exact location of any place on Earth is called the _____________________.
Geographic Grid
Which type of graph uses vertical or horizontal rectangular bars to compare amounts?
A) A pie chart
B) A histogram / bar chart
C) A line graph
B) A histogram / bar chart