Map Skills Terms Flashcards
An imaginary line the earth rotates around
Axis
This is the part of the map that looks like a ruler. It’s a line that is used to measure distance on a map. The line is divided into units that are equivalent to the scale of the map.
Bar scale
This is one way to give directions cardinal directions use north,south, east and west.
Cardinal directions
The art, science and technology of making maps
Cartography
A diagram on a map that shows cardinal directions
Compass rose
A unit used to measure latitude and longitude. Also, unit of measurement of angles, one three-hundred-and-sixtieth of the circumference of a circle
Degree
A height measured above sea level
Elevation
An imaginary line of latitude drawn around the largest circumference of the earth
Equator
A half of the earth, usually as divided into northern and southern halves by the equator, Or into western and eastern halves by an imaginary line passing through the poles
Hemisphere
Imaginary lines going east to west measuring how far north or South from the equator a location is
Latitude
A map is covered and symbols, lines and other strange figures. The legend is a short description of the symbols and figures so you can read what information is provided
Legend
Imaginary lines going north to south measuring how far east or west from the Prime Meridian and location is
Longitude
This is the direction a compass needle points
Magnetic north
Imaginary line of longitude which is considered to be at 0°
Meridian
Circles on a globe that are horizontal or parallel to the equator. All the points have the same latitude
Parallels
