Map Skills Flashcards
A model of earth
Globe
Half a sphere. Earth’s hemispheres are formed by the equator and the prime meridian
Hemisphere
The starting point for measuring 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 the four main compass points- north, east, south and west
Cardinal Directions
A direction that is between two cardinal directions- northeast, southeast, northwest, and southwest
Intermediate directions
A line drawn on a map that shows the relationship between a unit of measurement on the map and the real difference on earth
Map scale
A map that shows information as borders, capitals, and important cities
Political map
A thing that stands for or represents something else
Symbol
A map legend; the boxed list showing what the symbols on a map represents
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 of maps
Atlas
The distance above or below sea level
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 distances from east to west of the prime meridian
Longitude
Lines that measure the distances north to south of the equator
Latitude
Name the two hemispheres that North America is located in.
Western Hemisphere and Northern Hemisphere
How are political and physical similar? 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 countries, states, or nations and also show cities and state capitals. Physical maps highlight specific kinds of landforms and bodies of water.
