Map Skils U1 Vocab.

Front

The four main directions on a map are called...

Back

cardinal directions

Front

An agreed boundary line separating areas of land is called a ______.

Back

border

Front

A small graphic on a map that shows directions is a _____.

Back

compass rose

Front

Relationship between map distance and real Earth distance is called _____________.

Back

map scale

Front

An area of land with common characteristics and resources is a ________.

Back

region

Front

Directions between main directions on a map are called ___

Back

intermediate directions

Front

Symbols/colors on a map represent things called ______.

Back

map key

Front

Description of a place in relation to another point. Ex: 45 mins north of Pittsburgh.

Back

relative location

Front

A ____ is a smaller or larger picture of a map focusing on a specific area.

Back

inset map

Front

Fixed position that never changes. Ex: 45° N, 125° W.

Back

absolute location