Unit 1 Review: Maps

The science of making maps is called

• Cartographyy

• Geology

• Meteorology

• Mapotology

Imaginary lines that measure distance NORTH and SOUTH of the equator

• Latitude

• Longitude

Imaginary lines that measure distance EAST and WEST of the Prime Meridian

• Latitude

• Longitude

0 degrees Latitude

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

0 degrees Longitude

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

Indicates NORTHERN border of the tropical zone

• Tropic of Cancer

• Tropic of Capricorn

• Arctic Circle

• Equator

"Florida is south of Georgia" is an example of

• Relative Location

• Absolute Location

How do we indicate ABSOLUTE LOCATION?

• Mainly with cardinal & intermediate directions

• With coordinates

These lines are showing

• Latitude

• Longitude

These lines are showing

• Latitude

• Longitude