Unit 1 Vocabulary Words

Front

Exact position of a place on Earth, often given in latitude and longitude.

Back

Absolute location

Front

Which term describes the location of a place in relation to other places?

Back

Relative location

Front

What is the name for the changes in shape, size, or position of places when shown on a map?

Back

Distortion

Front

What do we call the different ways of representing the round Earth on a flat map?

Back

Map projections

Front

What is the symbol on a map that shows directions such as north, south, east, and west?

Back

Compass rose

Front

What are the four main directions on a compass?

Back

Cardinal directions

Front

What are the directions that fall between the cardinal directions called?

Back

Intermediate directions

Front

What is the part of a map that explains the symbols and colors used?

Back

Map legend/key

Front

What is the network of lines on a map that helps you find locations?

Back

Map grid

Front

What is the name for the system of latitude and longitude lines that covers the entire globe?

Back

Global grid