Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
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
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Map Skills
Map Skills Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| continent | one of the Earth's seven large bodies of land |
| legend | tells you what each symbol on the map stands for |
| cardinal directions | one of the four main points on the Compass Rose |
| intermediate directions | a direction halfway between two cardinal directions |
| scale | a guide that explains the relationship between real distances on Earth and distances on a map |
| longitude | an imaginary line or meridian measuring distance east or west of the prime meridian |
| latitude | an imaginary line or parallel measuring distance north or south of the equator |
| equator | an imaginary line encircling Earth half way between the North Pole and the South Pole |
| Tropic of Cancer | a parallel of latitude north of the equator; the northern boundary of the Torrid Zone |
| Tropic of Capricorn | a parallel of latitude south of the equator; the southern boundary of the Torrid Zone |
| Prime Meridian | the line of longitude labeled 0 degrees |
| degree | a unit of measurement; it can be used for calculating latitude and longitude |
| intersect | to cross or go through |
| geography | the study of the Earth and the way people live in it and use it |
| region | a large area with common features that sets it apart form other areas |
| landform | a shape on the Earth's surface such as a mountain or hill |
| Political Map | a map that shows the boundaries of states and countries |
| Physical Map | a map that highlights Earth's natural features |
| Relief Map | a map that uses shading to show the difference in height between areas of land |
| Elevation Map | a map that uses color to show the elevation (height) of land above sea level |
| Road Map | a map that indicates cities, highways, and points of interest and shows you how to get form one place to another |
| Historical Map | a map that shows information about the past or where past events took place |
| Economic Map | a map that features a type of natural resources or economic activity that dominates the area |
| Climate Map | a map that gives general information about the climate and precipitation (rain, snow, etc.) or a region |
Created by:
user-1821919
Popular Academic Vocabulary sets