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Map Skill-vocabulary-Unit 1

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longitude/meridiansImaginary lines running north to south but measure east to west
prime meridianline of longitude that measure 0 degrees
equatorline of latitude that measure 0 degrees
latitude/parallelsimaginary lines running east-west that measure the distance north or south of the equator
globeA scale model of the earth
keypart of a map that provides an explanation of abbreviations, symbols, colors etc.
scaleThe part of the map that indicates the true distance between 2 points
geographyThe study of the world, its people, and the landscapes they create.
demographic mapMap that shows population
geologic mapMap that shows resources
political mapMap that shows boundaries and borders
topographic mapMap that shows physical features
hemispherehalf of the earth
compass roseDirectional indicator used on a map to indicate directions-north, south, east, west
AfricaThe prime meridian and equator run through what continent?


Social Studies Teacher
Durant Road Middle School

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