Question

Match the word with the appropriate description. Question 1 options:

The imaginary line around the Earth at 0o Longitude
Imaginary vertical (north-south) lines that help divide the Earth.
Shows directions North, South, East, and West on a map.
An imaginary line around the Earth at 0o latitude
A place’s “geographic address”.
Describes location based on what is close by.
Imaginary horizontal (east-west) lines that help divide the Earth.
Shows what colors and symbols represent on a map.
1. Absolute location 2. Relative location 3. Legend 4. Latitude 5. Longitude 6. Compass Rose 7. Equator 8. Prime Meridian

Answer 1

The imaginary line around the Earth at 0o Longitude .....prime meridian
Imaginary vertical (north-south) lines that help divide the Earth. ...longitude
Shows directions North, South, East, and West on a map...compass
An imaginary line around the Earth at 0o latitude ....equator
A place’s “geographic address”. .....absolute location
Describes location based on what is close by. .....relative location
Imaginary horizontal (east-west) lines that help divide the Earth. ....latitude