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Map & Atlas Vocab
Question | Answer |
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compass rose | A symbol on a map to show cardinal directions; north, south, east, and west. |
key or legend | A box on a map to show the meaning of the symbols on the map. |
map scale | A design on a map to show cardinal directions; north, south, east, and west. |
physical map | A map showing land elevation, water depth and naturally made landmarks. |
political map | A map showing the lines of the boundaries of countries, states, or territories. |
equator | Imaginary line that divides the earth surface in half which forms the northern and southern hemispheres. |
prime meridian | Imaginary line that divides the earth surface in half which forms the eastern and western hemisphere. |
hemisphere | Half of the earth's surface. Created by the equator and prime meridian. |
map grid coordinates | A system of lines, numbers and letters to help locate a particular point on a map. |
map scale | A line found in the key or legend to measure distance on the map. |
continent | Large land mass of the earth. |
country | Continents are divided into nations or territories. |
state | A country maybe divided as smaller areas of land consisting of cities and surrounding territories. |