Question

1. what is the purpose of a compass rose?
2. name the important line of latitude that separates the northern hemisphere from the southern hemisphere.
3. why do maps use different colors?
4. what kind of information would a map key help you understand?
5. draw and label a simple compass rose with all 8 directions (cardinal and intermediate).

Explanation:

1. A compass rose shows directions (north, south, east, west etc.) on a map to help with navigation.
2. The equator is the line of latitude that separates the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
3. Maps use different colors to distinguish between different features like land - water, elevation, vegetation etc. for better clarity.
4. A map key helps in understanding symbols, colors, and patterns on a map and what they represent.
5. (This cannot be drawn in text, but the 8 directions are: North (N), Northeast (NE), East (E), Southeast (SE), South (S), Southwest (SW), West (W), Northwest (NW))

Answer:

1. To show directions on a map for navigation.
2. The equator.
3. To distinguish between different features for better clarity.
4. Symbols, colors, and patterns on a map and what they represent.
5. The 8 directions are North (N), Northeast (NE), East (E), Southeast (SE), South (S), Southwest (SW), West (W), Northwest (NW)