World Mapping Flashcards
1
Q
Compass Rose
A
Shows Direction (N,E,S,W)
2
Q
Global Grid
A
used latitude and longitude to show an exact location
3
Q
Line of Longitude
A
Vertical lines “Meridians”
4
Q
Lines of Latitude
A
Horizontal lines “Parallels
5
Q
Map Scale
A
show the relationship between distance on a map and distance in the real world
6
Q
Types of Oceans
A
4- Atlantic, Artic, Indian, Pacific
7
Q
Continents that border the Atlantic Ocean
A
North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Antarctica
8
Q
Equator
A
Line of latitude located at 0 degrees
9
Q
Prime Meridian
A
Line of longitude located at 0 degrees
