Unit 1-Maps

The starting point for the lines of longitude is

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Compass Roase

NE, SW, NW, SE are examples of

• Intermediate directions

• Cardinal directions

• map scale

Part of a map that explains the symbols

• compass rose

• grid system

• legend

When the Earth is cut into halves, these halves are called

• hemispheres

• relative location

• continents

The seven largest land areas on Earth are

• Oceans

• Continents

• Countries

I am imaginary and cut the Earth into the Northern and Southern hemispheres

• Prime Meridian

• Legend

• Equator

Lines that run east and west on a globe or map

• Lines of Latitude

• Lines of Longitude

• grid system

Lines that are equal distance apart and never touch

• parallel lines

• dotted lines

• Prime meridian

This divides a map into squares

• Compass Rose

• Legend

• Grid System

A circular direction marker on a map

• Map Key

• Compass rose

• globe