Important Elements of a Map Vocab Review

Front

A map showing a LARGE area is a ________ scale map.

Back

Small

Front

A map showing a SMALL area is a __________ scale map.

Back

Large

Front

The ___________ of a map indicates its subject.

Back

title

Front

__________ represent info like natural resources, landmarks, or activities on a map

Back

Symbol

Front

Imaginary horizontal lines measuring North and South on the globe are lines of ____________

Back

latitude

Front

Imaginary vertical lines measuring East and West on the globe are lines of ____________.

Back

longitude

Front

Imaginary line around the earth's middle, halfway between the poles, at 0° latitude.

Back

Equator

Front

Meridian at 0° longitude, dividing Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

Back

Prime Meridian

Front

Distance on a map or globe is represented by ____________.

Back

scale

Front

Names of places and features on maps are called _____________.

Back

labels