Mapping Vocabulary
Quiz by Lisa Dahlin
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- Q1What is the term for a naturally occurring feature on the Earth's surface?MapClimateRegionLandform30s
- Q2Which imaginary line divides the Earth into western and eastern hemispheres?International Date LineTropic of CancerPrime MeridianEquator30s
- Q3What term describes the weather conditions over a long period of time in a specific area?HumidityClimateWeatherAtmosphere30s
- Q4What is used to pinpoint exact locations on a map?CoordinatesScaleSymbolsCompass Rose30s
- Q5What is the purpose of a compass rose on a map?Indicates scaleMarks elevationsShows directionsDisplays boundaries30s
- Q6What indicates how high a place is above sea level?ElevationLongitudeLatitudeRegion30s
- Q7Which of the following represents an area with specific characteristics?ClimateLandformRegionLatitude30s
- Q8What term describes the study of the Earth, including its climate and landforms?CartographyHistoryGeographyMeteorology30s
- Q9What do we call the imaginary lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole?LatitudeEquatorLongitudeElevation30s
- Q10What divides the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres?Prime MeridianLatitudeEquatorLongitude30s
- Q11What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?LatitudeEquatorPrime MeridianLongitude30s
- Q12Which term refers to the study of the Earth, including its climate and landforms?MeteorologyCartographyGeologyGeography30s
- Q13What do we call the vertical lines that help determine the distance from the Prime Meridian?ScaleLatitudeElevationLongitude30s
- Q14What is the term for naturally occurring features on the Earth's surface?LandformClimateRegionBoundary30s
- Q15What is the purpose of a compass rose on a map?Marks boundariesDisplays a scaleIndicates elevationShows directions30s