Map Vocab 1
Line of zero degrees longitude, starting point for measuring the distance around the earth.
What is the Prime Meridian
An imaginary line around the middle of the planet
This type of map shows the various roads in a certain area
What is a road map
Name a state that is on the 80°W line of longitude
What is Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina
This displays the meaning of the different symbols used on a map
What is a legend
Displaying Earth's round surface on a flat plane
What is a projection
This type of map shows the legal boundaries of different places
What is a political map
Name a major city on the map, and say the state it is located in. Phoenix, AZ will not be accepted as an answer.
Various answers accepted
Measures of the distance east and west of the Prime Meridian
What is longitude
Measures of distance north and south of the equator
What is latitude
This type of map shows the natural features on the Earth's surface
What is a physical map
Name a point of interest on the map and the state it is in
Various answers accepted
A circle that shows the principal directions of a map
What is a compass rose
A collection of maps
What is an atlas
These types of maps are created for a specific purpose
What are thematic maps
What line of latitude is near Denver?
What is 40°N
Lines of latitude
What are parallels
Lines of longitude
What are meridians
These types of maps show the elevation changes in a certain area
What are topographical maps
What city is located at roughly 40°N, 90°W
What is Spingfield