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relative location a location stated in terms of its distance and direction from another location. used to indicate a places location in a larger context
absolute location references a location on earths surface based on specific geographic coordinates such as longitude and latitude
lines of longitude imaginary lines, called meridians , that run from the north pole to the south pole. measured as east and west. (ex 45 degrees east)
prime meridian an imaginary line of longitude at 0 degrees that divides the earth into the eastern and western hemispheres.
equator An imaginary line at 0 degrees. The equator divides the Earth into the Northern and southern hemispheres.
compass A navigational tool for finding directions using North, West, South and East as geographic points.
compass rose compass rose - A navigational tool for finding directions using the immediate directions of North East, North West, South East and South West as geographic points.
scale scale - A map scale that refers to the relationship (or ratio) between the distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground. For example, 1 cm on the map = 1 mile on the ground.
legend/key legend/key - A visual explanation of the symbols of the map. The legend/key will reflect the type of map being used. Example: state map : * - capitol
cartographer A person who draws or produces a map.
lines of latitude lines of latitude - Imaginary lines, called parallels, that are measured North and South of the equator. Lines of latitude circle around the Earth. (Ex: 67 degrees North).
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