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Map Terms
Social Studies 6
Term | Definition |
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legend | a key on a map that explains the symbols on the map |
elevation | the height of land above sea level |
altitude | Another word for elevation. The height of land above sea level. |
plateau | Flat or gently rolling land that stands high above sea level |
scale | A ratio that compares map distance to actual distance |
grids | A series of lines on a map or globe that cross each other at right angles. |
north pole | The most northern point on earth |
south pole | the most southern point on earth |
compass rose | an arrow on a map that shows directions |
cardinal directions | one of the four main directions of the compass, north, south, east, west |
intermediate directions | the "in between" direction on a compass such as northwest or southeast. |
isthmus | a narrow strip of land that connects two larger pieces |
parallels of latitude | Lines on a map or globe that circle the earth from west east. |
meridians of longitude | lines on a map or globe that run from the north pole to the south pole |
axis | an imaginary line running through the earth from the north pole to the south pole. |
rotation | one complete turn of the earth on its axis. The earth makes a complete rotation on its axis every 24 hours. |
revolve | To turn, The earth turns around the sun |
revolution | one complete journey of the earth around the sun. |
equinox | equal hours of daylight and darkness. |
climate | the usual weather over a long period of time. |