Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Map Skills Vocab

TermDefinition
Globe A model of the Earth.
Hemisphere one-half of the globe (there are four hemispheres, N/S E/W).
Latitude locations N or S of the Equator measured by imaginary lines that separate the(N) and(S) hemispheres.
Longitude imaginary lines that separate the(E) and(W) Hemispheres, the Prime Meridian is the divider of the two at 0 degrees longitude
Grid System the pattern on a map that is created by crossing lines of latitude and longitude.
Absolute Location the specific location of a place: the longitude & latitude and/or the specific address of a location
Relative Location the location of a subject in relation to another point.
Map Key or Legend a code that explains lines, symbols, and colors used on a map.
Compass Rose a device drawn on maps to show directions.
Cardinal Directions basic directions on a compass rose. ~N (north), E (east), S (south), W (west)
Intermediate Directions any direction between the cardinal directions: NW, SW, NE, SE
Scale Bar a measuring line on a map that helps you determine distances.
Scale the ratio between a distance on a map and the actual distance.
Relief changes of elevation over a given area of land
Elevation the distance of an area above sea level.
Contour Lines Lines that represent specific levels of elevation on a map.
Political Maps show the names and boundaries of countries and often identify major physical features
Physical Maps identify landforms and water features
Projection how mapmakers draw the round earth on a flat piece of paper.
Created by: darditti
Popular Social Studies sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards