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| Equator | An imaginary line that runs horizontally through the center of the Earth, dividing the Northern and Southern hemispheres. |
| Prime Meridian | An imaginary line that runs through the center of the Earth vertically dividing the Eastern and Western hemispheres. |
| Map Key/ Legend | A small chart included on a map that gives descriptions of what symbols are used and what they stand for. |
| Scale | Represents the distance between two locations on the map. |
| Compass Rose | A design on a map that shows directions. |
| Cardinal Directions | The four major compass points of North, South, East, West used to navigate a map. |
| Intermediate directions | The in-between compass points of Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest. |
| Symbol | A picture that is used to represent an object on a map. |
| Physical Map | A physical map is a style of map that shows natural made landmarks. These may include and are not limited to rivers, lakes and mountains. |
| Political Map | A political map shows the boundaries defining nations, countries, states, provinces and territories and the major cities that lie within them. |
