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| latitude | an imaginary line, or parallel, measuring distance north or south of the equator |
| hemisphere | one half of a sphere or globe |
| elevation map | A physical map that uses colors to show the elevation, or heights, of land above sea level. |
| longitude | an imaginary line,or meridian, measuring distance east or west of the prime meridian |
| relief map | A physical map that uses shading to show the difference in height between areas of land. |
| prime meridian | the line of longitude labeled 0 degrees longitude |
| political map | A map that shows the boundaries of states and countries. |
| continent | one of Earth's seven large bodies of land, including Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America |
| equator | An imaginary line encircling Earth half way between the North Pole and the South Pole, designated as 0 degrees latitude. |
| physical map | A map that highlights Earth's natural features. |
| cardinal directions | one of the four main points of the compasss: north, south, east, and west |
| intermediate directions | a direction half way between two cardinal directions: northeast, northwest, southwest, southeast |
| compass rose | A drawing that indicates directions on a map, especially cardinal and intermediate directions. |
| symbol | Something that stands for something else |
| map key | A guide telling you what each symbol on a map stands for. |
