Map Vocabulary Words Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is a globe?

A flat representation of places on Earth

A round model of the Earth (correct)

A tool showing directions

A type of map for political boundaries

What does a compass rose indicate?

Locations of cities

Natural landforms

Cardinal and intermediate directions (correct)

Measurement of latitude

What is a physical map?

A map that shows natural landforms and waterways on Earth's surface.

What distinguishes a political map?

It shows cities, capitals, countries, and boundaries. Signup and view all the answers

Define longitude.

A measurement, in degrees, of a place's distance east or west of the prime meridian. Signup and view all the answers

What is latitude?

Distance measured in degrees north or south of the equator. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a map scale?

It helps estimate real distances between places shown on a map. Signup and view all the answers

What does a degree measure?

A unit used to determine absolute location; latitude and longitude are measured in degrees. Signup and view all the answers

What is a map legend?

It lists and explains the symbols and colors used on a map. Signup and view all the answers

What is the prime meridian?

An imaginary line passing through Greenwich, England, marking the 0° line of longitude. Signup and view all the answers

What is the equator?

An imaginary line dividing the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres at 0° latitude. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Geography Vocabulary

Globe: A spherical model representing the Earth, providing a three-dimensional perspective of geography.
Map: A two-dimensional representation showcasing geographical features, locations, and spatial relationships.
Compass Rose: A navigational tool found on maps indicating cardinal (North, East, South, West) and intermediate directions (Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, Southwest).
Physical Map: Illustrates natural features such as mountains, rivers, and other landforms, highlighting the Earth's surface characteristics.
Political Map: Displays human-made features, including boundaries, cities, capitals, and countries, necessary for understanding geopolitical divisions.
Longitude: A measurement in degrees indicating a location's distance east or west from the prime meridian, which passes through Greenwich, England, set at 0°.
Latitude: A measurement in degrees denoting distances north or south of the equator, ranging from 0° at the equator to 90° at the poles, marked by parallel lines.
Map Scale: A tool that allows users to calculate real-world distances between locations by comparing map measurements to actual distances.
Degree: The standard unit for measuring the absolute location of points on the Earth's surface, used in both latitude and longitude.
Map Legend: A key that explains the symbols and colors used on a map, helping users interpret the represented information accurately.
Prime Meridian: An imaginary line at 0° longitude that divides the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, serving as the reference point for measuring longitude.
Equator: An imaginary line around the Earth at 0° latitude, equidistant from the poles, dividing the globe into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Description

This quiz features essential vocabulary terms related to maps, including their definitions and applications. Enhance your understanding of geographical concepts by familiarizing yourself with words like 'globe', 'map', 'compass rose', and types of maps. Perfect for students and geography enthusiasts alike!