Mapping Skills
These lines on a map connect points of equal elevation above sea level.
contour lines
This imaginary line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
Equator
A tool that uses magnetic forces to indicate the direction of the Earth's magnetic field.
compass
This structure, built by the ancient Egyptians, is located near Cairo and is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Great Pyramid of Giza
The Science Olympiad event Road Scholar is most closely associated with this type of scientific discipline.
Geography
This type of map shows the physical features of the Earth, like mountains and rivers.
Topographic Map
The longest river in the world, is often debated between the Amazon and the Nile.
Nile
This device uses a network of satellites to provide precise location data anywhere on Earth.
GPS
This famous bridge connects the city of San Francisco with Marin County in California.
Golden Gate Bridge
This year marked the debut of Road Scholar as an event in Science Olympiad.
1994
This term refers to the distance between two points on a map, which is typically expressed as a ratio or fraction.
Map Scale
The largest desert on Earth is located in northern Africa.
Sahara Desert
These are used for calculating latitude and longitude based on time zones and angles.
sextants
This iconic statue in Rio de Janeiro stands atop Corcovado Mountain and is a symbol of Christianity.
Christ the Redeemer
Science Olympiad competitions are divided into two main divisions: Division A and Division B. Road Scholar is a part of this division.
Division C
The system is used to represent real-world features on a map by using symbols, colors, and labels.
Map legend or key
The capital city of Canada.
Ottawa
A traditional tool used for navigating through the stars and determining location based on celestial bodies.
astrolabe
This historic wall in China was built to protect Chinese states and empires from invasions.
Great Wall of China
The event Road Scholar involves knowledge of maps, landforms, and these types of skills.
navigation and orientation
This type of map projection is commonly used in road maps but distorts the shape of land masses near the poles.
Mercator Projection
The continent with the fewest countries and the largest land area.
South Africa
This navigational technique involves determining the best route by taking into account various factors such as terrain and weather conditions.
orienteering
This ancient city, known for its rock-cut architecture, is located in Jordan
Petra