Directions/Vocab
Types of Maps
Parts of a Map
Latitude and Longitude
100
Name the 4 main cardinal directions
North, South, East, West
100
This map shows how many people live in a certain place
Population Density Map
100
This part of a map shows how old it is
Date
100
What is the name of the MAIN line of latitude at 0 degrees?
Equator
200
Name the 4 intermediate directions
Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest
200
This map shows Earth's natural or physical features. Shows show landcover, and others show elevation.
Physical Map
200
This part of a map lists where the map information came from
Source
200
What is the name of the main line of longitude at 0 degrees?
Prime Meridian
300
What does Absolute Location mean?
It tells you exactly where a location is on Earth. We use latitude and longitude to help us find absolute location.
300
This map uses colors to show the different climates in a particular area
Climate Maps
300
This part of a map is used to show distance on a map
Scale
300
What continent do you find at 0o, 20oE?
Africa
400
Imaginary lines on a map that go SIDE to SIDE and measure the distance NORTH or SOUTH of the Equator.
Latitude
400
What is the purpose of a political map?
Shows man made boundaries or borders between countries, states, and other divisions
400
What is the purpose of a legend on a map?
It explains the colors and symbols used on a map, also called a key
400
What ocean do you find at 60oS, 40oW?
Southern Ocean
500
Imaginary lines on a map that go UP and DOWN. They measure distance East or West of the Prime Meridian
Longitude
500
What is the purpose of an Economic/Land Use map?
Shows where the natural resources are located and how the land is being used by people
500
What does each part of DOGSTAILS stand for? (must get ALL parts correct!!)
D-Date, O-Orientation, G-Grid, S-Scale, T-Title, A-Author, I-Index, L-Legend, S-Source
500
What continent is at 600N, 60oE?
Europe