Maps and Globes Exploration
Explore the basics of maps and globes, including their features, purposes, and how to read them.
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Maps and Globes Exploration
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may require you to refer to a map or globe.
1. Which of the following best describes a globe?
A flat drawing of the Earth
A spherical model of the Earth
A picture of a country
A book about geography
2. What is the purpose of a map key or legend?
To show the direction of north
To explain the symbols on the map
To measure distances on the map
To list the names of cities
3. The imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres is called the .
4. A map shows the relationship between distance on a map and actual distance on the ground.
5. The four main cardinal directions are North, South, East, and .
6. All maps show the true size and shape of landmasses without any distortion.
True
False
7. A globe is a more accurate representation of the Earth than a flat map.
True
False
8. Look at the world map below. Name two continents that are completely in the Northern Hemisphere.
9. Explain one advantage of using a map over a globe.
Match each term on the left with its definition on the right.
10. Equator
a. Shows directions like North, South, East, West
11. Compass Rose
b. A tool used to find directions
12. Prime Meridian
c. An imaginary line that divides Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres
13. Scale
d. An imaginary line that divides Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres