Map Skills Vocabulary

small 3D model of the world

imaginary lines that measure the distance NORTH or SOUTH of the Equator

imaginary lines that measure the distance EAST or WEST of the Prime Meridian

imaginary latitude line at zero degrees that splits the world into the Northern and Southern hemispheres 

imaginary longitude line at zero degrees that splits the world into Eastern and Western hemispheres 

half of the world

a drawing or representation of all or part of Earth's surface

small measure on a map that represents a larger one in real life

a key on a map that explains symbols

a picture that stands for something on a map