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16 Cards in this Set
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Equator
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Imaginary line that runs around the earth, halfway between the North and South poles. Used as a starting point to measure degrees north or south latitude.
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Hemisphere
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•“half sphere”;
•the earth is divided into northern and southern hemispheres by the equator •the earth is divided into eastern and western hemispheres by the Prime Meridian |
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Latitude
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•Distance north and south of the equator
•Measured in degrees |
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Longitude
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•Distance east or west of the Prime Meridian
•Measured in degrees |
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Absolute Location:
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Exact location of a place on the earth described by global coordinates, (ex:40 N, 45 W)
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Prime Meridian
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•Line of global grid running from the North Pole to the South Pole
•The starting point for measuring longitude |
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Meridian
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One of many lines of longitude from the North Pole to the South Pole
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Parallel
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One of the many lines of latitude that circle the earth north or south of the equator
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Map Key
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Explains the lines, symbols and colors used on a map
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Scale Bar
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A measuring line that helps you figure out distance on a map
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Compass Rose
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Symbol on a map that shows you where the cardinal directions are positioned
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Cardinal Directions
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•North
•South •East •West |
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General Purpose Map
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A map that shows a wide range of general information about an area
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Physical Map
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A map that shows landforms and water features
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Political Map
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A map that shows the names and boundaries of countries, location of cities, and other human-made features of a place
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Thematic & Special Purpose Map
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A map that is made to present specific kinds of information; they usually show themes or patterns.
Example: A map that shows the Spread of Christianity in the year 1200 |
