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7th Map Skills Vocab
Map Skills Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| globe | A round model of the earth that shows its shape, lands, and directions as they truly relate to one another. |
| map | A flat drawing of all or part of the earth's surface. |
| latitude | Imaginary circles that run east to west around the globe. |
| longitude | Imaginary lines that run north and south.These lines are called meridians. |
| equator | Imaginary line that circles the middle of the earth. This line divides the northern and southern hemisphere. |
| prime meridian | The imaginary line that divides the eastern and western hemisphere. |
| hemisphere | Refers to half of the globe. |
| scale | The size of the map compared to the size of the actual land surface. |
| Intermediate directions | NE, SE, NW, SW |
| cardinal directions | N, S, E, W |
| political maps | Maps that show the names and political boundaries of countries, along with human-made features such as cities. |
| physical maps | Maps that show landforms and water features. |
| thematic maps | Maps that show specific topics in detail. |
| map key | Explains the symbols, colors, and lines of the map. |
| general purpose maps | Maps that show a wide range of information about an area. |