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Understanding Maps
US History
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Globe | A model of the Earth |
| Hemisphere | How the Earth is divided up into halves running up into North and South as well as east and west. |
| Equator | Divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern hemisphere |
| Prime Meridian | Divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres |
| Longitude | Imaginary lines running vertically that measure the earth in degrees East and West |
| Latitude | Imaginary lines running horizontally that measure the Earth from North and South |
| Cartographer | A map maker |
| Index | Part of a textbook that indicates where you can locate terms and names |
| Glossary | Area of the book where you can find definitions |
| Table of Contents | Area of the book where you can locate the pages of certain units and chapters |
| Units | Areas of the book that group chapter together in a common subject |
| Chapter | Area of a book that contains information about a specific subject |
| Observation | A clear visual or audio clue that can lead to an inference |
| Inference | A educated guess led from a clear observation |
| Primary Source | A source of information coming from a first hand account |
| Secondary Source | A source of information coming from a second hand source |
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