Found on a World Map
Name 3 important lines of latitude on Earth.
The Equator, the Tropic of Cancer, and the Tropic of Capricorn
What do we call the part of the map that shows the orientation of North, South, East and West on that map?
The compass rose
What is precipitation?
Precipitation is water that falls to the ground as rain, snow, sleet or hail.
What do we call the imaginary line that runs through the North and South Poles on Earth?
The Earth's axis
Name the length of time for one of Earth's rotations.
24 hours
Name the 7 continents
North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Antarctica
Name two things that a map key could help explain.
A map key could explain the meaning of symbols or the colors used on a map.
What two things are always included in a description of weather or climate?
Temperature and precipitation
What is the difference between rotation and revolution?
Rotation means to spin on an axis. Revolution means to move around another object.
Name the length of time for one of Earth's revolutions around the Sun.
365 days
What divides the Earth into Eastern and Western hemispheres and can be found on the map at 0o longitude?
The Prime Meridian
What is the purpose of a map grid?
The map grid shows the lines of latitude and longitude to show specific locations on the map.
Why are locations near the Equator warmer than other places on Earth?
The Equator receives more direct sunlight than other places on Earth.
Why does the Northern Hemisphere have summer when the Southern Hemisphere has winter?
The Earth tilts on its axis. When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, it has summer. At the same time, the Southern Hemisphere is tilting away from the Sun and has winter.
What is the weather like in a temperate climate zone?
Temperate climates have hot summers, cold winters, and moderate spring and fall weather.
Which ocean is found between North America and Europe?
The Atlantic Ocean
Why might a locator map be included on a map?
A locator map shows a zoomed-out view of where the place on the map is located on Earth.
What climate zone is located between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn?
The tropic zone
What do we call the day of the year that has the longest hours of daylight, compared to darkness?
The Summer Solstice
What is the difference between a political map and a physical map?
A political map shows the boundaries of states or countries. A physical map shows natural features of different places.
Why was Greenwich, London chosen as the place to set the time against which all other time zones are related?
The Prime Meridian passes through Greenwich at 0o longitude.
What is a map scale used for?
The map scale allows someone to calculate the real distance between two places on a Earth by measuring the distance shown on the map.
Why is weather always cold in the polar zones on Earth?
In the polar zones, the sun is at or below the horizon all year long. This zone receives the least amount of direct sunlight.
What do we call a day during the year that has equal hours of daylight and darkness? (There are two of these days per year.)
An Equinox
Which region on Earth has the greatest amount of the world's population?
South Asia