| A | B |
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| Latitude | Imaginary lines that run across the globe parallel to the Equator |
| Longitude | Imaginary lines on the globe that run from pole to pole (not parallel) |
| Map Scale | Used to show how many inches on a map equal real units such as miles and kilometers |
| Cardinal Directions | North, East, South, and West |
| Ordinal Directions | Northeast, Northwest, Southwest, and Southeast |
| The "Island" continent located south of the Equator | Australia |
| The Largest Continent | Asia |
| The Southern-most continent | Antarctica |
| Map Key | Explains the lines, symbols and colors used on the map |
| Compass Rose | a symbol that tells you where the cardinal directions -N, S, E, W are positioned |
| Physical Map | shows the physical features eg. mountains, rivers |
| Political Map | Shows human made divisions like countries, and state boundaries |
| Special Purpose Map | map that shows a special thing like a battle |
| Hemisphere | half of the earth N/S or E/W |
| North America and South America | Continents in the Western Hemisphere |
