Places on a Map
The ______ is an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the North and South Poles.
Equator
Imaginary lines on the Earth, parrellel to the Equator
Latitude
Transportation Map
What are the names of the 7 continents?
Africa, Asia, Antarctica, Europe, Australia, South America, North America
The _____ is a line at zero degrees longitude from which east and west are determined.
Prime Meridian
Imaginary lines on Earth passing through the North and South Poles.
Longitude
A map that shows the landforms of the area
Landform map
What is the capital of Minnesota.
St. Paul
An list that explains what symbols mean on a map.
Map key/legend
The Earth has how many Hemispheres?
4 (North, South, East, West)
A map that shows natural features of the Earth
Physical Map
What two letters represent the state of Minnesota?
MN
One of the largest landmasses of the Earth.
Continent
The shape of Earth.
Globe
A map that shows information such as cities, capitals, states, and countries
Political Map
Which of the Great Lakes is the biggest?
Lake Superior
A picture or line that is used to indicate certain features or important locations on a map.
Symbol
The study of Earth's surface is ______
Geography
A map that shows information about past events and where they occurred
Historical Map
How many lakes are in Minnesota?
11,000