maps
this type of map will show mountains
physical
features created by human beings are called.....
human features
how many continents and oceans are there?
7 continents, 5 oceans
the directional arrows that show the orientation of the map.
compass rose
true or false: the equator and prime meridian are lines actually drawn onto the earth
FALSE - they are imaginary
this type of map will show states and state capitals
political
what are halves of the earth called?
hemispheres
which ocean is the largest?
pacific
the direction opposite of south
north
The Equator is _____ degrees latitude. The Prime Meridian is _____ degrees longitude.
zero and zero
the kind of map you would use to show the population of each state
this line runs east to west halfway between the north and south pole
the equator
which is the largest continent?
asia
the direction opposite of east
west
How many lines of longitude are there?
360
the two kinds of maps that might help you plan a long road trip
political and physical
this line runs north to south and divides the eastern and western hemispheres
the prime meridian
name all five oceans
atlantic, pacific, southern, indian, arctic
list the four cardinal directions
north, south, east, west
Describe how to find a place on a map if you are given latitude and longitude coordinates.
answers will vary - you should explain the process of finding where the two points intersect or (meet)
list three things that could be shown on a cultural map
answers will vary
equator = latitude
prime meridian = longitude
name all seven continents
north america, south america, asia, europe, australia, africa, antarctica
list the four directions that go between the cardinal directions
northwest, southwest, northeast, southeast
what is the coordinate for the south pole?
90 degrees south latitude