Maps

Horizontal lines that measure distance north and south of the Equator

• longitude

• compass rose

• latitude

• Prime Meridian

Vertical lines that measure distance east and west of the Prime Meridian

• latitude

• longitude

• Equator

• scale

This shows a map's orientation (which way is north, south, east, and west)

• scale

• compass rose

• legend

• ruler

Defines the features of a map, using symbols followed by a brief description.

• scale

• compass rose

• title

• legend

Shows the distance between two points on a map.

• scale

• compass rose

• title

• legend

A map that shows imaginary boundaries like state borders.

• physical map

• political map

• thematic map

• mental map

A map that shows landforms like mountains, plains, and rivers.

• physical map

• political map

• thematic map

• mental map

A map that shows distribution of information or a theme.

• physical map

• political map

• thematic map

• mental map

A picture in your mind of a place.

• physical map

• political map

• thematic map

• mental map

Why are all 2-dimensional maps wrong?

• Map makers aren't very smart.

• Cannot accurately represent a 3-D sphere in 2-D.

• No one knows for sure what Earth looks like.

• Latitude and longitude are always changing.