Geography Vocab

Front

A book of maps.

Back

atlas

Front

Part of a map showing directions.

Back

compass rose

Front

Main landmass of the globe (7 total).

Back

continent

Front

Half of the earth EAST of the prime meridian.

Back

eastern hemisphere

Front

Imaginary line around the earth's middle. VERY HOT!

Back

equator

Front

Half of the earth, NORTH of the equator.

Back

northern hemisphere

Front

A table on a map or chart explaining symbols or pictures.

Back

legend

Front

Half of the earth, SOUTH of the equator.

Back

southern hemisphere

Front

A picture showing an area.

Back

map

Front

Half of the earth, WEST of the prime meridian.

Back

western hemisphere