Hemispheres
How many hemispheres are there
4 hemispheres.
What is the imaginary line that the Earth rotates on called?
The Earth's axis
What is a map scale used for?
Measuring an estimated distance from one point to another.
What is the line at 0 degrees longitude called?
The prime meridian.
"My house is just south of the store." Is this showing absolute or relative location?
Relative.
What are the hemispheres are we currently in?
The Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the reason we have seasons?
The tilt of Earth's axis.
What is a maps legend used for?
Showing the meaning of symbols or colors on a map.
What is the line at 0 degrees latitude called?
The equator.
"My house is at 2432 Ash lane Columbus, OH." Is this showing absolute or relative location?
Absolute.
What is the hemisphere towards the Arctic Circle?
The Northern hemisphere.
How long does it take the Earth to revolve around the sun?
1 year.
What is a person who creates maps called?
A cartographer.
Are lines of latitude horizontal or vertical?
Horizontal.
Can maps be used to show location?
Yes!
How many hemispheres are we located in?
We are located in 2.
Why is the Earth's axis tilted?
An large object hit it.
What are the 2 measurements on a map?
Miles and Kilometers.
Are lines of longitude horizontal or vertical?
Vertical.
What is it called when you give a related location to a place?
Relative location.
Which line separates the Northern and Southern hemispheres?
The equator.
How many degrees is the tilt of the Earth?
66 degrees.
What are maps used for?
Presenting information about an area in a visual form.
What are coordinates used for?
Finding absolute location on a map or globe.
What is it called when you give an exact location?
Absolute location.