Map Features
Part of a map that tells you what the symbols mean
Legend/key
A __________ is a flat depiction of the Earth, while a __________ is a 3-dimensional sphere that also depicts the Earth.
1. Map, 2. Globe
An impactful conflict/problem/issue that repeats over time and across societies?
Enduring issue
Type of map that shows highways, interstates, and streets, often used for navigation purposes
Road map
How many continents are there?
7
Part of a map that shows what directions are North, South, East, and West
Compass
Grid lines that cross the Earth going North-South (parallel to the Prime Meridian)
Lines of longitude
True or False: You will write an enduring issues essay in order to pass Global History II.
True
Type of map shows the climate or weather patterns in a certain region
Climate map
What continent is France in?
Europe
True or False: Every map is distorted to some extent.
True.
Grid lines that cross the Earth going East-West (parallel to the Equator)
Latitude lines
True or False: Maps can be used to learn about enduring issues.
True
Type of map that shows changes in elevation, usually using contouring lines called "relief"
Physical or topographical
What continent is South Korea in?
Asia
Mapmaker
Cartographer
Points used to locate a very specific place in the world. Example: 90° N 13° W
Coordinates
Which of the following three IS NOT an example of an enduring issue?
1. Innovation
2. Impact of technology
3. Online shopping policies
3. Online shopping policies
Type of map that manipulates the sizes of regions to represent data
Cartogram
Which continent has no native peoples?
Antarctica
Part of a map that indicates the relationship between the distances on a map and the distances in real life
Scale
If the Equator is at 0° latitude, at what LONGITUDE can it be located?
Any!
Name an enduring issue you've experienced or witnessed in your life time.
Inequality, Power, Impact of technology, Conflict (war), Innovation, etc.
Type of map that uses differences in colors and/or shading to represent data
Choropleth map
Name 3 of the world's main oceans
Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Southern, Arctic