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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Maps | A representation of part of the earths surface. |
| physical maps | a map that shows natural features. |
| political map | a map that shows borders of areas. |
| historical map | a map that shows movements of people, changing borders and other historical events. |
| symbols | pictures used to represent anything you want. |
| legend/key | tells you what the symbols colors and lines on the map mean. |
| compass rose | tells you which way north, south, east and west are. |
| scale | shows the ratio between the distance on the map and the distance in real life. |
| latitude and longitude | tells you your exact location on the planet. |
| longitude | imaginary lines around the world that run north south, each is a degree. |
| degree | 360 imaginary lines around the world. |
| prime meridian | 0 degrees longitude. |
| lattitude | imaginary lines that run east west. |
| equator | 0 degrees latitude. |
| north pole | 90 degrees north of the equator. |
| south pole | 90 degrees south of the equator. |
| minutes | 60 of theses make up a degree |
| seconds | 60 of these make up a minute |
| GPS tracking device | global positioning system |