Common Features on a Map
Directions
Finding Locations
Time Zones
100
What is a legend?
A legend explains what the symbols mean on a map.
100
What are the four cardinal directions?
North, East, South, & West
100
What are lines of longitude?
Lines of longitude are imaginary lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole. They measure how far east or west of the prime meridian a place is located.
100
How many time zones are in the world?
24 time zones
200
What is a map scale?
A map scale is a feature on a map that allows you to measure accurate distances.
200
What are the intermediate directions?
Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, & Southwest
200
What are lines of latitude?
Lines of latitude are imaginary lines that circle the earth from east to west. They measure in degrees how far north or south of the equator a place on Earth is located.
200
How many time zones are in the United States?
There are 6 time zones in the United States.
300
What is a compass rose?
A tool on a map or globe that shows the cardinal directions.
300
Create a compass rose labeling both the cardinal and intermediate directions.
Teacher will need to check responses.
300
Where is the equator located?
The equator is located at 0 degrees latitude.
300
What is the name of our time zone?
Eastern Time Zone
400
What is a compass?
A tool or instrument used to find directions by first locating north.
400
If someone is in New Jersey, what direction would he/she have to move in to get to California?
West
400
Where is the prime meridian located?
The prime meridian is located at zero degrees longitude.
400
Suppose you are flying from New Jersey to California. How would being in a different time zone effect your trip?
You would be three hours behind New Jersey time. You would need to adjust your watch/clock. You may need to adjust your schedule because of the new time zone (go to sleep later, eat later, etc.)
500
If a map scale states that one inch equals 500 miles, how many miles would 6 inches be?
3,000 miles
500
If someone is in Florida, what direction would he/she have to move in to get to the state of Washington? (Be specific by stating the intermediate direction.)
Northwest
500
Draw and label the four hemispheres.
Northern, Southern, Eastern, & Western; teacher will check drawings & labels
500
Name one reason why time zones were created.
*Train schedules were very confusing. *There were approximately 300 local times.
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