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The ____________ is a design on a map that shows directions such as North, East, South, West on a map and intermediate directions NE, SE, SW, and NW.
a) locator
b) key
c) legend
d) compass rose

An imaginary line of zero degrees (0◦) that runs from North to South is called ____________ _________________.
a) Grid
b) Latitude
c) Prime Meridian
d) Hemisphere

The ____________________ describes the map’s purpose or the type of map. *(political, physical, or climate)
a) Map Key
b) Legend
c) Scale
d) Title

The __________ _____ explains each symbol used as well as shading on a map.
a) Title
b) Map Key
c) Compass Rose
d) Scale

The _______________ shows how much space on a map represents or equals real distance on Earth.
a) Scale Bar
b) Miles
c) Distance
d) Space

A ____________consists of imaginary lines on maps which define the coordinate system on Earth, and are numbered to provide a unique reference to determine location.
a) Place
b) Grid
c) Scale
d) Key

Half of the world is called a ____________________.
a) Equator
b) Prime Meridian
c) Parallel Lines
d) Hemisphere

Geography is the study of ________________.
a) Birds
b) The Earth
c) Ancient People
d) Medicine

An imaginary line of zero degrees (0◦) that runs from east to west and splits the Northern and Southern hemispheres is called the ________________.
a) Prime Meridian
b) Hemispheres
c) Equator
d) Parallel Lines

What is a continent?
a) body of water found on Earth
b) a large landmass on Earth
c) an isthmus on Earth
d) a mass of land shaped by erosion

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