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Mapping Skills

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Latitude Linealso called a parralel, an imaginary line circling the earth from east to west
Longitude Linealso called a meridian, an imaginary line circling the earth from north to south.
Map ScaleShows how much space on the map is used to represent miles or kilometers.
Cardinal DirectionsNorth, East, South, and West
Intermediate DirectionsNortheast, Northwest, Southwest, and Southeast
This "Island" continent is located entirely south of the EquatorAustralia
The Largest ContinentAsia
Which is the southern-most continent?Antarctica
Which imaginary line cuts the earth into a northern and southern hemisphere. It is located at 0 degrees.Equator
Which line of longitude divides the earth into eastern and western hemispheres?Prime Meridian
Map KeyPart of a map that shows the symbols and tells what they stand for.
Compass RoseSymbol used to show where north is.
HemisphereHalf of the globe or half of the Earth
Which lines run from North to South Pole?Lines of longitude
Where do the lines of longitude meet?At the North and South Poles
Which imaginary lines are parallel to the equator?Lines of latitude
What is a model of the earth?a globe
What is a flat picture of the earth called?a map
How many continents are there?7
How many oceans are there?4
Which is the largest ocean?Pacific Ocean
Which continent is East of North America and across the Atlantic Ocean?Europe
Which continent do we live on?North America
Which continent is our neighbor to the south?South America

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