Earth Science Maps Worksheet

Earth Science Maps

Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.

1. Which type of map shows the elevation of land using contour lines?

2. What does a legend on a map help you understand?

1. A   map shows natural features like mountains, rivers, and lakes.

2. Lines of   run east to west and measure distance north or south of the Equator.

3. The   is a compass rose that shows the directions North, South, East, and West.

1. A political map shows the boundaries of countries, states, and cities.

2. Latitude lines are also known as meridians.

1. Explain the main difference between a physical map and a political map.

2. Why is a map scale important when reading a map?

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

1. The imaginary line that divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres is the  .

2. Lines of   run north to south and measure distance east or west.

Match each map feature with its description.