Map And Globe Skills Test

Question 1

A model of earth is called a ______

Answer 1

Globe

Question 2

Half of a sphere is called a ________ Earth’s ________ are formed by the equator and the prime meridian.

Answer 2

Hemisphere And Hemispheres

Question 3

A ______ _______ is the starting point for measuring a longitude.

Answer 3

Prime Meridian

Question 4

The imaginary line that circles the globe halfway between the North and South poles is called the ________

Answer 4

Equator

Question 5

A symbol on a map that shows directions is called a ___ _____

Answer 5

Compass rose

Question 6

______ _____ are the four main compass points. They are north, south, east, and west.

Answer 6

Cardinal Directions

Question 7

A direction that is between two cardinal directions is called a ________ ________. They are Northeast, Southeast, Northwest and Southwest.

Answer 7

Intermediate Directions

Question 8

A line drawn on a map that shows the relationship between a unit of measurement on a map and the real distance on earth is called a ____ _____

Answer 8

Map scale

Question 9

A map that shows information such as borders, capitals, and important cities is called a _______ ______

Answer 9

Political Map.

Question 10

A thing that stand for or represents something else is called a ______

Answer 10

Symbol