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Social Studies Quiz1
Mrs. Jornlin Social Studies Test/Quiz 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Globe: | A small copy of the earth you can hold in your hands. |
| Hemisphere: | Half of the view of earth. Half a sphere. |
| Equator | Imaginary line that divides the Earth into north and south halves. |
| Prime Meridian: | Imaginary line that divides the Earth into east and west halves. |
| Longitude: | Imaginary half-circles that go north and south around the earth. |
| Latitude: | Imaginary half-circles that go east and west around the earth. |
| Scale: | A tool to help you figure out how far it is in real miles or kilometers from one point on a map to another. |
| Political Map: | A map that shows what humans have created on Earth's surface. |
| Compass Rose: | A fancy design with four large pointers that show the cardinal directions. |
| Key: | A small box on a map that tells what each symbol stands for. |
| Physical Map: | A map that shows the major land forms and water on an area of Earth's surface. |
| Cardinal Directions: | The four main directions on a compass rose. |
| Intermediate Directions: | The directions between the four main directions on a compass rose. |