What are the main cardinal directions used in map reading?

The main cardinal directions are North, East, South, and West.

Lines of latitude are also known as ___ because they run parallel to each other.

Parallels

Explain the significance of the Equator in the context of latitude.

The Equator is a special latitude line at 0 degrees that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

True or False: Lines of longitude are measured in degrees from the Equator.

False. Lines of longitude are measured in degrees from the Prime Meridian.

What is the purpose of coordinates in map reading?

Coordinates are used to find exact locations on a map, represented as a pair of numbers: one for latitude and one for longitude.

Riddle: I run side to side, never touching, my lines are called parallels. What am I?

Lines of latitude.

Fill in the blank: The Prime Meridian is the longitude line at ___ degrees.

0

How do lines of latitude and longitude help in navigation?

They provide a grid system that allows for precise location finding and distance measurement between places.

What are intermediate directions and how do they relate to cardinal directions?

Intermediate directions are the directions between the cardinal directions, specifically Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, and Northwest.

Describe how to find a specific city using latitude and longitude coordinates.

Finding a city using coordinates

• Identify the latitude line.

• Follow to the longitude line.

• Locate the city at intersection.