Map Skills

5. Type of map used to locate a global address.
6. Imaginary line at 0° latitude; divides earth into northern and southern hemispheres.
7. Imaginary line at 180° longitude; opposite of the Prime Meridian.
9. Imaginary line at 0° longitude; divides earth into eastern and western hemispheres.
10. Shows the symbols and colors used on a map and explains what each one means.
12. Show natural features of an area (rivers, plains, mountains, etc.).
13. Shows the cardinal directions.

1. Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest
2. Lines on a map that measure distance north and south of the Equator.
3. Show borders (countries, states, etc.) and locations (cities, capitals, etc.).
4. Lines on a map that measure distance east and west of the Prime Meridian.
8. The two numbers used to write a global address.
11. Helps you find the actual distances between points on a map, usually in miles or kilometers.