Coordinate Skills
What is the line that divides the North & South Hemisphere?
The Equator
What does the R in Mr. Help stand for?
Region
Definition= Half of the Earth, divided by the Equator or the Prime Meridian. Word = ?
Word = Hemisphere
There are __________ continents in the world.
7
Definition = A map shows boundaries of countries, states, and cities.
Political Map
Which continent is located in all 4 hemispheres?
Africa
The internet is an example ______ from Mr. Help
Movement
Definition = An area of land defined by specific characteristics, such as physical features, culture, or climate. Word = ?
Region
What is the mountain range separating Europe & Asia?
Ural Mountains
What are the lines on a topographic map that represent elevation called?
Contour Lines
Which coordinates describe a location in North America?
A. #°S #°W B. #°N #°W C. #°S #°E
B. #°N #°W
Knowing the exact coordinates is an example of ____ from Mr Help
A ___________ country is a nation that is completely surrounded by land and has no direct access to the sea.
What continent would I reach if I travelled east of Australia?
South America
___________ means the direction something is facing, like north, south, east, or west.
Orientation
What is the Prime Meridian called on the opposite side of the Earth, across the Pacific Ocean?
International Date Line
What's the difference between absolute and relative location?
Absolute = specific
Relative = in relation to other places
The creator of the map is known as... [BOLTSS]
The Source
Which ocean is east of Africa?
The Indian Ocean
If a map is colour-coded to represent different statistics, where can we find the meaning of the colours on the map?
What continent am I on based off these coordinates?
25° S, 133° E
Australia / Oceania
Do lines of latitude or longitude matter more when describing time zones?
Longitude matters more
Definition = The measurement of distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, expressed in degrees. Word =?
Longitude
What is the capital city of Northern Territory, and which ocean lies along its coast?
Darwin - Indian Ocean
Scale