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| Compass Rose | shows cardinal direction |
| Cardinal Direction | North, South, East, West |
| Locator Globe | shows where area would be located on a world map |
| Map Key | shows symbols to help read a map |
| Scale Bar | show distance on a map |
| Latitude | imaginary lines that run East and West, but measure North and South |
| Longitude | imaginary lines that run North and South, and measure East and West |
| Prime Meridian | 0 degrees Longitude |
| Equator | 0 degrees Latitude |
| Absolute Location | is the precise spot in the world |
| Parallels | another term for Latitude |
| Meridian | another term for Longitude |
| Cartographers | map makers |
| G.I.S. | Geographic Information System |
| G.P.S. | Global Positioning System |
| Equal Area Projection | map that looks like a peeled orange |
| Winkel Tripel Projection | map that has a big curve on the side has little distortion |
| Robinson Projection | map that has slight curve and has little distortion |
| Mercator Projection | map that is square and has a lot of distortion |
| Physical Map | shows landforms and water features |
| Political Map | shows boundaries |
| Elevation | height above sea level |
| Distortion | the streching of land around the poles. (makes a flat map) |
| Population Density | average number of people per square mile or square kilometer |
