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Map Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| compass rose | measures cardinal directions (N, E, S, W) |
| scale | compares distance on a map to distance in real life |
| large-scale | shows a lot of detail of a small area |
| small-scale | shows a little detail of a large area |
| hemisphere | half of the Earth (northern/southern or eastern/western) |
| equator | the imaginary line that divides the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres |
| prime meridian | the imaginary line that divides the Earth into eastern and western hemispheres |
| latitude | positioning lines that run east to west (ex: equator) |
| longitude | positioning lines that run north to south (ex: prime meridian) |
| political map | a map that shows borders, capitals, and important cities |
| physical map | a map that shows land elevation and water depth |
| thematic map | a map that displays data or statistics (ex: population, climate, natural resources, etc.) |
| legend/key | shows you what the symbols on the map mean |