3rd grade Geography Flashcards
What do lines of LATITUDE measure?
How far from the equator a place is
Which way do lines of LATITUDE run?
east and west
Where do lines of LONGITUDE run?
from the North Pole to the South Pole
Which way do lines of LONGITUDE run?
north and south
What is the PRIME MERIDIAN?
It separates Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
What is the EQUATOR?
It separates Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
In what hemisphere are North America and South America?
Western Hemisphere
In what hemisphere are Asia, Australia, Africa, and Europe?
Eastern Hemisphere
In what hemisphere are North America and Europe?
Northern Hemisphere
In what hemisphere are South America and Australia?
Southern Hemisphere
What does a COMPASS ROSE do?
It shows north, south, east, and west on a map
What are the CARDINAL DIRECTIONS?
The four cardinal directions are north, south, east, and west.
What is the MAP KEY?
a small table on the map that explains the symbols on a map
What does the MAP TITLE do?
tells what country or area a map shows
What is LOCATION?
a point or place on a map
What is a REGION?
a physical and cultural area
What does MOVEMENT refer to?
Movement of people from one area to another
What is a POLITICAL MAP?
A map that shows borders of countries and states
What is a PHYSICAL MAP?
A map that shows features like mountains, rivers, lakes, and oceans
What is a ROAD MAP?
A map that shows roads leading from place to place
What is a POPULATION MAP?
A map that shows the number of people who live in an area
What is a RESOURCE MAP?
A map that shows an area’s natural resources
What is a CLIMATE MAP?
A map that shows an area’s climate and weather
