History terms (vocabulary words)

Front

What is used to measure distance on a map?

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scale

Front

What are imaginary lines that run from north to south called?

Back

longitude

Front

What are imaginary lines that run from east to west called?

Back

latitude

Front

What is 0° degrees latitude called?

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equator

Front

What is 0° degrees longitude called?

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Prime Meridian

Front

What explains lines, symbols, and colors on a map?

Back

Legend or Map Key

Front

What is the term for the earth’s surface being divided into two equal halves, typically divided by geographical lines?

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hemisphere

Front

What type of map only shows physical features such as mountains, rivers, and oceans?

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Physical maps

Front

What type of map shows manmade features such as cities, states, and countries?

Back

Political map

Front

What type of map focuses on data such as climate, population, and economics?

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Thematic map