Map Skills

Front

A circle showing the principal directions printed on a map or chart.

Back

compass rose

Front

Lists and explains the symbols and colors used on a map.

Back

Map Legend

Front

One of the seven large landmasses on the earth.

Back

continent

Front

The four main directions on a compass rose: north, south, east, and west.

Back

cardinal directions

Front

Directions on a compass that are halfway between the cardinal points. For example, northeast (NE) is halfway between north and east.

Back

intermediate directions

Front

Directions on a compass that are halfway between the cardinal points. For example, northeast (NE) is halfway between north and east.

Back

intermediate directions

Front

Imaginary lines that run north to south.

Back

Longitude

Front

Imaginary lines that run north to south.

Back

Longitude

Front

Imaginary lines that run east to west.

Back

Latitude

Front

Imaginary lines that run east to west.

Back

Latitude