Geography Map Vocabulary Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is a map?

A type of book

A picture that shows the location of pictures or places (correct)

A music playlist

A guide for cooking

What is a location?

Place where something is found

What are continents?

Seven largest land masses on Earth

What is the Equator?

Imaginary line around the center of Earth Signup and view all the answers

What is a hemisphere?

Half of the Earth Signup and view all the answers

What does a map key do?

Explains what each symbol means Signup and view all the answers

What are oceans?

Largest bodies of water on Earth Signup and view all the answers

What are cardinal directions?

Four main parts of the compass: North, South, East, West Signup and view all the answers

What is a symbol on a map?

Anything that stands for or represents something else Signup and view all the answers

What is a compass rose?

A symbol that helps you find directions on a map Signup and view all the answers

What is a distance scale?

A map feature used to measure the distance between two places Signup and view all the answers

What is a globe?

A round model of the Earth Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Map Vocabulary

Map: A visual representation indicating the location of places and features.
Location: The specific position where an object or place can be found.

Earth Features

Continents: There are seven major land masses that make up Earth's surface.
Equator: An imaginary line dividing Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, located equidistant from the poles.
Hemisphere: Refers to half of the Earth; can be divided into Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western hemispheres.

Water Bodies

Oceans: The largest expanses of saltwater covering most of Earth's surface.

Cardinal Directions: The four primary directions used in navigation: North, South, East, and West.
Compass Rose: A symbol found on maps that shows the cardinal directions and helps in orientation.

Map Components

Map Key: A guide explaining the meaning of symbols used on a map, aiding in interpretation.
Symbol: An object or graphic that represents something else in a simplified form.
Distance Scale: A map feature that conveys the real-world distance corresponding to measurements on the map.

Models of Earth

Globe: A three-dimensional representation of Earth, depicting land and water in a spherical format.

Description

Test your knowledge on essential geography terms related to maps, earth features, and navigation tools. This quiz covers key concepts like continents, cardinal directions, and map components. Perfect for students looking to enhance their geographical understanding.