Map Vocabulary

Pattern formed as the lines of latitude and longitude cross one another that is used to determine location on earth.

• Scale

• Symbol

• Grid

• Equator

• Compass

Lines that run east and west on the earth and used to show distance north and south of the equator.

• Equator

• Prime meridian

• Longitude

• Latitude

• Grid

Lines that run north and south on the earth and used to show distance east and west of prime meridian.

• Equator

• Prime meridian

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Grid

A round scale model of the earth.

• Map

• Globe

• GPS

• Google maps

• GIS

A 2 dimensional that describe the earth in symbolic representation.

• Map

• Globe

• GPS

• Google maps

• GIS

A mapmaker.

• Painter

• Geographer

• Geologist

• Topographer

• Cartographer

Computer tools for processing and organizing details and satellite images with other pieces of information.

• Global Positioning System

• Geographic Information System

• Geographic Positioning System

• Geographic Technology System

A list that explains what symbols on a map are used for.

• Map key

• Description

• Dictionary

• Insert

• Compass

A marker that indicates direction.

• Direction

• Road signs

• Compass

• Scale

North, South, East, & West.

• Direction

• Cardinal direction

• Intermediate direction

• Scale