Latitude and Longitude
Types of Maps
Map Features
100
Does latitude measure west and east or north and south?
What is "north and south"
100
What are the 3 types of maps that we have studied?
What are "Physical, Political, Special purpose/thematic"
100
What is the map feature that shows direction?
What is a "compass"
200
What is the name of the line that splits the Earth into North and South?
What is "The equator"
200
Ethan wants to know what kind of climate Great Britain has, he will need to use a ___________________ map.
What is a a "special purpose or thematic map"
200
What is the map feature that explains what different symbols mean?
What is a "legend/key"
300
True or false: Degrees of longitude reach 180 degrees west and east.
What is "True"
300
Michael wants to know which countries border Egypt, he will need to use a ____________________ map.
What is a "Political Map".
300
What is the name of the map feature that can beseen on this map?
What is "scale"
400
What degree of longitude is the prime meridian?
What is "0 degrees"
400
Lacy wants to know the natural resources found in China, she will need to use a _________________ map.
What is a "Special Purpose/Thematic map"
400
What US state borders the most north east corner of New York?
What is "Vermont"
500
What are the coordinates of the blue dot?
What is "60 degrees north and 105 degrees east"
500
This map falls into two categories of maps. What two types of maps could this be considered?
What is a "physical and political map"
500
Is the treasure located at the north or south of the island?
What is "South"