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U1, L1-Core Concepts
Lesson 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Longitude | These vertical lines run east to west and measure north to south |
| Latitude | These horizontal lines runs north to south and measure east to west |
| Equator | This horizontal line is located at 0 degrees latitude and it splits the Earth in half (top and bottom) |
| Prime Meridian | This vertical line is located at 0 degrees longitude and it splits the Earth in half (right and left) |
| Hemisphere | The name of each half of the Earth |
| Map Key | Provides information on the map symbols |
| Map Scale | Provides information on distance |
| Political Maps | Shows political units such as states and capitals (ex: U.S. map) |
| Physical Maps | Shows physical or natural features (ex: mountain elevation) |
| Special-Purpose Maps | Shows location or distribution of human or physical features (ex: voting results) |