Map Skills Flashcards
A model of earth
Globe
Half of a sphere. Earth’s hemispheres are formed by the equator and the prime meridian.
Hemisphere
The starting point for longitude
Prime meridian
An imaginary line that circles the globe halfway between the North and South poles
Equator
A symbol on a map that shows directions
Compass rose
One of four main points main compass points-north, south,east,and west
Cardinal directions
A direction that is between two cardinal directions-northeast, southeast, northwest, and southwest
Intermediate direction
A line drawn on a map that shows the relation between a unit of measurement on the spans real distance on earth
Map scale
A map that shows information such as borders, capitals and important cities
political map
A thing that stands for or represents something else
Symbol
A map legend; the box list showing what symbols on a map represent
Map key
A map that shows geographic features of a place,such as mountains, valleys and bodies of water.
Physical map
A collection or book map
Atlas
The distance above or below the sea
Elevation
A system of lines that cross each other to form a pattern of squares. On a map, grids are used to locate places
Grid
A unit of measure. There are 360 of latitude and longitude used to locate places on earth
Degrees
Lines that measure the distance east and West Of the the prime meridian
Longitude
Lines that measure the distances north and south of the equator
Latitude
What are the hemispheres North America are located in
Western and northern hemispheres
How are political and physical maps similar? How are they different?
Both are maps that show some features, such as borders, land, and water. Political maps highlight political boundaries of countries, states or nations and also show cities and state capitals. Physical maps highlight specific kinds of land forms and bodies of water
