Vinny Soc. Studies Map Skills

A model of Earth

• Globe

• Physical Map

• Political Map

• Scale

Locations N or S of the equator measured by imaginary lines that separate (N) and (S) hemispheres.

• Hemisphere

• Longitude

• Latitude

Imaginary lines that separate the (E) and (W) hemisphere, the Prime Meridian is the divider of the two at ) degrees

• Longitude

• Latitude

• Hemisphere

One-half of the globe

There are 4 hemisphere, N/S E/W

Equator and Prime Meridian

• Globe

• Equator

• Hemisphere

The specific location of a place; the longitude and latitude and/or the specific address of a location.

• Absolute Location

• Grid System

• Relative location

The pattern on a map that is created by crossing lines of latitude and longitude.

• Absolute location

• Grid System

• Relative location

The location of a subject in relation to another point.

• Absolute location

• Grid System

• Relative Location

A code that explains lines, symbols, and colors used on a map.

• Map key

• Compass Rose

• Scale bar

A device drawn on maps to show directions.

• Map key

• Compass Rose

• Cardinal Directions

• Intermediate directions

Basic directions on a compass rose. (N, S, E and W)

• Cardinal directions

• Intermediate directions

• Scale

• Scale bar