Worksheet: Matching Map Features to Definitions

Instructions: Match the map features on the left with their corresponding definitions on the right by drawing a line connecting them.

Map Features: 1. Compass Rose 2. Legend 3. Scale 4. Latitude 5. Longitude 6. Equator 7. Prime Meridian 8. Contour Lines 9. Physical Features 10. Political Boundaries

Definitions: a. Imaginary lines that run east-west around the Earth, measuring the distance north or south of the Equator. b. Imaginary lines that run north-south around the Earth, measuring the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian. c. A graphical representation of the Earth’s surface, showing physical features, political boundaries, and other relevant information. d. A diagram or table that explains the symbols and colors used on a map. e. A line on a map that shows the direction of north, south, east, and west. f. A line of latitude that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. g. A line of longitude that divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. h. Lines on a map that connect points of equal elevation, indicating the shape and steepness of the land. i. Features of the Earth’s surface, such as mountains, rivers, and lakes. j. Divisions between countries, states, or regions on a map.

Matching Exercise: 1. Compass Rose - 2. Legend - 3. Scale - 4. Latitude - 5. Longitude - 6. Equator - 7. Prime Meridian - 8. Contour Lines - 9. Physical Features - 10. Political Boundaries -

Answers: 1. Compass Rose - e 2. Legend - d 3. Scale - c 4. Latitude - a 5. Longitude - b 6. Equator - f 7. Prime Meridian - g 8. Contour Lines - h 9. Physical Features - i 10. Political Boundaries - j