Lesson 1 Quiz: Parts Of A Map Vocabulary

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Lesson 1 Quiz: Parts Of A Map Vocabulary - Quiz

Each of the following questions reviews key vocabulary terms for basic parts of a map. Read each question and select the correct answer. If you do not receive a 100%, re-study the vocabulary and re-take the quiz.

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1.

This is 0 degrees longitude, it creates the Eastern and Western Hemisphere
- A.
  
  Equator
- B.
  
  Latitude
- C.
  
  Prime Meridian
- D.
  
  Map key
2.

Objects used to represent something else; usually a dot represents a city.
- A.
  
  Key
- B.
  
  Scale
- C.
  
  Longitude
- D.
  
  Symbols
3.

This is a tool used to measure distances on a map to compare to distances on the earth's surface.
- A.
  
  Equator
- B.
  
  Scale
- C.
  
  Title
- D.
  
  Labels
4.

This is a tool on a map showing cardinal (N,E,S,W) and intermediate (NE, NW, SE, SW) directions.
- A.
  
  Compass rose
- B.
  
  Legend
- C.
  
  Scale
- D.
  
  Labels
5.

This identifies the subject of the map.
- A.
  
  Scale
- B.
  
  Compass rose
- C.
  
  Symbols
- D.
  
  Title
6.

This explains the meaning of symbols on a map.
- A.
  
  Compass rose
- B.
  
  Legend/key
- C.
  
  Scale
- D.
  
  Title
7.

These are imaginary lines that run north and south across the earth.
- A.
  
  Lines of longitude
- B.
  
  Equator
- C.
  
  Lines of latitude
- D.
  
  Scale
8.

These are imaginary lines that circle the earth east to west.
- A.
  
  Prime Meridian
- B.
  
  Lines of longitude
- C.
  
  Lines of latitude
- D.
  
  Intermediate directions
9.

This is 0 degrees latitude, it divides the earth into the Northern and Southern hemisphere.
- A.
  
  Lines of longitude
- B.
  
  Symbols
- C.
  
  Prime Meridian
- D.
  
  Equator
10.

The directions of north, south, east and west are known as:
- A.
  
  Symbols
- B.
  
  Intermediate directions
- C.
  
  Cardinal directions
- D.
  
  Scale
11.

The directions of northeast, northwest, southeast, and southwest are known as:
- A.
  
  Legend/key
- B.
  
  Equator
- C.
  
  Cardinal directions
- D.
  
  Intermediate directions
12.

These identify objects on a map, for example names of cities, countries, bodies of water, etc.
- A.
  
  Symbols
- B.
  
  Labels
- C.
  
  Scale
- D.
  
  Key