Map And Globe Flashcards
Globe
A model of Earth
Hemisphere
Half of a sphere. Earth’s hemispheres are formed by the equator and the prime meridian.
Prime meridian
The starting point for measuring longitude
Equater
An imaginary line that circles the globe halfway between the North and South Pole
Compass rose
A symbol on a map that shows directions
Cardinal directions
One of the four main compass points- north, south, east, and west
Intermediate direction
A direction that is between two cardinal directions- northeast, southeast, northwest, south west
Map scale
A line that is drawn on a map that shows the relationship between a unit of measurement on the map and the real distance on Earth.
Political map
A map that shows information such as borders, capitals, and important cities
Symbol
A thing that stands for or represents someone else
Map key
A map legend; the boxed list showing what the symbols on the map represent
Physical map
A map that shows geographic features of a place, such as mountains, valleys, and bodies of water
Atlas
A collection or books of maps
Elevation
The distance above or below sea level
Grid
A system of lines that cross each other to form a pattern of squares. On a map, grids are used to locate places
Degree
A unit of measure. There are 360 degrees of latitude and longitude used to locate places on Earth
Longitude
Lines that measure the distances east and west of the prime meridian
Latitude
Lines that measure the distance north and south of the equator
Name the two hemispheres that the North America is located in.
North America is found in the Western Hemisphere and Northern Hemisphere
How are political and physical maps simulator? How are they different?
Similar: Both are maps that show some of the same features, such as borders, land and water. Different: Political maps highlight political boundaries of counties, states, or nations and also show cites and state capitals. Physical maps highlight specific kinds of landforms and bodies of water.
