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| Map | is a model on a flat surface of all or part of Earth’s surface as seen from above |
| Globe | is a sphere that represents Earth’s entire surface |
| Symbols | pictures to stand for features on Earth’s surface |
| Key | or legend, is a list of all the symbols used on the maps with an explanationof their meaning |
| Equator | forms the imaginary line that circles the Earth |
| Hemisphere | one half of the sphere that makes up the Earth’ surface |
| Prime Meridian | an imaginary line that makes half circle from the North Pole to the South Pole |
| Latitude | distance in degrees south or north of the equator |
| Longitude | distance in degrees east or west of the equator |
| Satellite images | are pictures of the surface based on data collected by Land satellites |
| Pixels | thousands of tiny dots that make up a satellite image |
| Topographic map | is a map showing the surface features of an area |
| Contour interval | change in elevation from a contour line to contour line |
| Global Positioning System (GPS) | is a method of finding latitude, longitude, and elevation points on Earth’s surface using a network of satellites |
