Map Vocabulary 6th grade
Quiz by Lorri Burns
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An imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles.
longitude
latitude
Equator
120s - Q2
One of the halves of the earth as divided by the equator or the prime meridian.
equator
prime meridian
Hemisphere
120s - Q3
The imaginary line that divides Earth into two equal parts: the Eastern Hemisphere and Western Hemisphere
Hemisphere
Prime Meridian
Equator
120s - Q4
The lines running horizontally (side to side) around the Earth.
Equator
Hemisphere
Lines of Latitude
120s - Q5
The lines running vertically(up and down) around the Earth
Hemisphere
Lines of Longitude
Equator
120s - Q6
A list that explains the different symbols and colors on a map.
Key/Legend
Hemisphere
Prime Meridian
120s - Q7
Displays the cardinal and the intermediate directions on a map.
compass rose
hemisphere
equator
120s - Q8
a graphic that shows the relationship between a measurement on the map and the actual distance it represents
Scale of Miles
lines of latitude
equator
120s - Q9
The four main directions on a compass: North, South, East, West
Cardinal Directions
prime meridian
equator
120s - Q10
The directions between the four main directions on a compass: Northwest, Northeast,Southwest and Southeast
Intermediate Directions
equator
Cardinal directions
120s - Q11
A person who makes maps
equator
Cartographer
prime meridian
120s - Q12
a round and scaled model of the Earth's surface
map
prime meridian
Globe
120s