Parts of a Map
What does a compass rose show?
North, south, east, and west on a map
Another name for longitude is this
meridians
Another name for latitude
Parallels
What is a time zone?
Answers may vary:
A set time in a certain area, that is based on the sun in the sky.
What does a physical map show?
Physical Maps show physical features of the planet including elevation, and flood zones.
This is the measurement of one place to another
Distance
This is a longitudinal line that measures zero degrees.
Prime Meridian
This is the name for the line of latitude that measures zero degrees
The Equator
How many time zones are there on earth?
What does a physical map show that road maps do not?
Physical Maps show physical features, while road maps show roads.
What is the piece of a Map that explains what the map symbols mean?
Map key
The Prime Meridian separates the globe into these two hemispheres
Eastern and Western Hemisphere
What happens the closer you get to the equator?
The temperature gets warmer
What did Ferdinand Magellan's crew discover when they returned from their journey?
They were one day later than originally thought.
When would it be best to use a physical map?
When you are hiking or looking for mountains near by
How does the map scale work?
Answers may vary:
The map scale uses a small measurement on a map to equal a longer measurement in real life.
This is the town that the Prime Meridian runs through where a famous observatory once stood.
Greenwich, England
The equator separates the globe into these two hemispheres
How many Time Zones are there in the continental United States?
Four.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY:
What are their names?
How is sea level used in elevation?
Sea level is the baseline for elevation measurement.
What is an atlas?
A book of maps
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What piece in the back of an atlas helps you find a specific piece of information?
What is a minute?
A minute is 1/60 of a degree of latitude or longitude.
How are meridians and parallels different?
Meridians measure longitude, parallels measure latitude.
How does the International Date Line differ from the 180 degree meridian?
The International Date line is not a straight line, while the meridian is.
What is the name of the measurement from sea level to the top of a mountain or hill?
Altitude