WH: Chapter 2, Lesson 1 Vocabulary

A "half sphere" used to refer to one-half of the globe when divided into North and South or East and West.

• Cardinal directions

• Hemisphere

• Migration

• Globe

Imaginary lines of (a)   circle the Earth parallel to the Equator.

Imaginary lines that circle the Earth from Pole to Pole, measuring distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.

• Projections

• Equator

• Latitude

• Longitude

To twist out of shape or change the size of is to (a)   .

A (a)   is a way to show the round Earth on a flat map.

A topic that is studied or a special quality that connects ideas.

• Theme

• Awareness

• Geography

• Interaction

The state of (a)   is to have understanding or knowledge.

A map that shows land and water features.

• Special-purpose map

• Political map

• Physical map

• Standard map

A map that shows the names and borders of countries.

• Special-purpose map

• Political map

• Physical map

• Standard map

A map that shows themes or patterns such as climate, natural resources, or population.

• Special-purpose map

• Political map

• Physical map

• Standard map