Map Basics
The line at 0° latitude that circles Earth.
Equator
A map that shows mountains and rivers is called what?
Physical map
What tells you which way is north, south, east, and west?
Compass Rose
What is the most accurate model of Earth?
Globe
Why did ancient people settle near rivers?
Water, fertile soil, trade routes
The line at 0° longitude that circles Earth.
Prime Meridian
A map that shows countries, states, and cities is called what?
Political map
What explains the meaning of colors and symbols on a map?
Legend/Key
Why do mapmakers use projections instead of globes?
To make flat maps, even though some distortion happens
Why do time zones exist?
Because Earth rotates and areas get sunlight at different times
Which two hemispheres is Africa located in?
Northern & Eastern
A map showing average rainfall across a country is an example of what?
Thematic map
What compares distance on a map to real distance?
Scale
Which projection is useful for navigation because it shows direction well?
Mercator Projection
A geographer studies where people live and why. What type of map might help them?
Population density map
Lines running east–west on a globe are called what?
Latitude
Which type of map would be best to study voting results in an election?
Thematic
What part of the map tells you the topic or subject?
Title
Which projection shows land size more accurately but stretches shapes?
Peters Projection
A scientist wants to study tornado patterns across Oklahoma. What type of map would help?
Thematic Map
Lines running north–south on a globe are called what?
Longitude
Which type of map would you use to plan a road trip?
Road or Political
If 1 inch = 100 miles on a map, how many miles does 3 inches represent?
300 miles
Why can no flat map ever be 100% accurate?
Because the Earth is round, and flattening it always causes distortion)
What skill are you using when you look for patterns, causes, and effects on a map?
Geographic Reasoning