Using Maps and Reference Materials Flashcards
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The prime meridian is located at which degree of longitude?
Answer: 0°
The prime meridian is defined as 0° longitude and passes through Greenwich, England.
A student needs to find a synonym for the word 'enormous.' Which reference tool should she use?
Answer: Thesaurus
A thesaurus lists synonyms and antonyms, making it the ideal tool for finding alternative words.
On a topographic map, lines that are close together indicate what about the terrain?
Answer: Steep slopes
Closely spaced contour lines indicate that elevation changes rapidly over a short distance, meaning steep slopes.
Which direction does the arrow on a map compass rose typically point?
Answer: North
The primary arrow on a compass rose points north to orient the map reader.
A student wants to find facts about the current population of Brazil. Which reference source would be MOST up-to-date?
Answer: An almanac published this year
A current almanac is updated annually and provides the most recent statistical data on countries.
On a map grid, a location is described as B-4. What do the letter and number refer to?
Answer: Column and row coordinates
Grid references use a letter for the column and a number for the row to pinpoint a location on the map.
Which section of a dictionary entry tells you how many syllables a word has and where to place the stress?
Answer: The pronunciation guide
The pronunciation guide shows syllable breaks and stress marks to help readers say the word correctly.