Map Terms Quiz

Shows physical features of an area

Used to show ratio of distance

Lines on a map that run from the north pole to the south pole to help with location

Images used to represent things on a map

An imaginary line that runs around the center of the globe at equal distance from the poles.

Information that can be different but is needed to read the map

A line that runs up and down

A line that runs parallel to the ground

An imaginary line that runs up and down through the center point of the globe

Lines on a map that run parallel to the equator

Maps that show lines between countries, towns or states