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Map Skills Vocab.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| hemisphere | half of a globe. |
| equator | imaginary line that circles the middle of the earth; makes Northern and Southern hemispheres |
| prime meridian | imaginary line that runs North to South; makes Eastern and Western hemispheres |
| absolute location | exact position of a place on the earth's surface; measured in latitude and longitude |
| latitude | imaginary parallel lines that circle the earth; run east to west; measure distance north or south of the equator |
| longitude | imaginary lines, or meridians; run north to south; measure distance east or west of the prime meridian |
| map key | explains colors and symbols used on a map |
| scale bar | shows distance on a map |
| compass rose | shows direction on a map |
| cardinal directions | north, south, east, west |
| intermediate directions | northwest, southwest, northeast, southeast |
| physical map | map that shows landforms and water features |
| political map | map that shows human-made features (boundaries, cities, etc.) |
| thematic map | map that shows specific topics in detail |
| axis | horizontal or vertical line on a graph that tells what is being measured and units of measurement being used |
| x-axis | horizontal axis |
| y-axis | vertical axis |
| GPS | device that receives signals from satellites to tell exact locations on the earth |
| GIS | computer software that helps geographers gather and use information about a place |
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