map skills vocabulary. globe - a round model of the earth that shows its shape, lands, and...
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Map - A flat drawing of all or part of the earth's surfaceTRANSCRIPT
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Map Skills Vocabulary
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Globe - A round model of the earth that shows its shape, lands, and directions as they truly relate to one another
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Map - A flat drawing of all or part of the earth's surface
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Latitude - Imaginary circles that run east to west around the globe
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Longitude - Imaginary lines that run north and south. These lines are called meridians
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Equator - Imaginary line that circles the middle of the earth. This line divides the northern and southern hemisphere.
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Prime Meridian - The imaginary line that divides the eastern and western hemisphere
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Hemisphere - Refers to half of the globe
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Scale - The size of the map compared to the size of the actual land surface
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Intermediate directions - NE, SE, NW, SW
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Cardinal directions - North, South, East, and West
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Political Maps - Maps that show the names and political boundaries of countries, along with human-made features such as cities
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Physical Maps – Maps that show landforms and water features
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Thematic Maps - Maps that show specific topics in detail
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Map Key/ Legend - Explains the symbols, colors, and lines of the map
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General Purpose Maps - Maps that show a wide range of information about an area