Term | Definition |
Atlas | Book of maps. |
Elevation | Height above sea level. |
Geography | Study of earth (land + people). |
Artic Circle | Lattitude line 66 1/2 degrees north. |
Anartic circle | Lattitude line 66 1/2 degrees south. |
Longitude | Meridian (lines) that run north + south on a map or globe. |
Lattitude | Equator (lines) that run both east + west on a map or globe. |
Thematic Map | Map that shows specific info like climate or population. |
Scale bar | Measures distance on map. |
Cardinal Directions | North,East,South,West. |
Map Scale | The relationship between the distance between 2 places in real life and on map. |
Hemisphere | A half of the earth. |
Equator | The main line of lattitude. |
Circle Graph | Pie-shaped graph shows "whole" divided. |
Globe | A ball shaped model of earth. |
Population Density | Average # of people per square mile. |
Bar Graph | A graph that compares information. |
Grid System | When lattitude/longitude lines cross. |
Climograph | Shows climate/weather patterns in specific areas. |
Pictographs | Makes comparisons using symbols. |
Relative Location | How far and what direction 1 place is to another. |
Chart | A graphic way of presenting infromation in an organized way. |
Political Map | A map showing people -made boundries. |
Physical Map | A map that shows elevation. |
Map Key | A guide that shows what colors and symbols mean on a map. |
Climate | Average weather pattern of an area. |
Absolute location | The exact position of a place on earth. |
Compass rose | Small symbol that shows directions on a map. |