| A | B |
|---|
| degree | unit of measure used to determine absolute location |
| parallel | imaginary lines that circle the Earth parallel to the Equator |
| plain | area of flat or gently rolling land |
| geography | study of the Earth's surface |
| latitude | series of imaginary lines that circle the Earth parallel to the Equator |
| scale | size of an area on a map as compared with the area's actual size |
| key | the section of thae map that explains the symbols for the map features |
| distortion | misrepresentation of the true shape |
| globe | round model ofthe Earth that shows the continents in their true shapes |
| projection | representation of the Earth's rounded surface on a flat peice of paper |
| compass rose | map feature that usually shows the four cardinal directions |
| cardinal directions | one of the four compass points;north, south, east, west |
