a picture that shows the location of an area

the distance, measured in degrees, north or south of the equator

the distance, measured in degrees, east or west of the prime meridian

a small drawing on a map that shows directions

a ratio which compares a measurement on a map to the actual distance between locations identified on the map

a table on a map, chart, or the like, listing and explaining the symbols used, also know as a key

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Map Skills Vocab

Map Skills Vocabulary

Term	Definition
Map	a picture that shows the location of an area
Latitude	the distance, measured in degrees, north or south of the equator
Longitude	the distance, measured in degrees, east or west of the prime meridian
Compass Rose	a small drawing on a map that shows directions
Map Scale	a ratio which compares a measurement on a map to the actual distance between locations identified on the map
Legend	a table on a map, chart, or the like, listing and explaining the symbols used, also know as a key