North, South, East, and West

Imaginary lines that run parallel to the Prime Meridian, they are measured in east and west

Shows the cardinal directions on a map

An imaginary line that runs around the center of the earth.  The zero degree line of latitude.

Imaginary lines that run parallel to the equator, they are measured in north and south.

A map maker

An imaginary line connecting the North and South poles, the zero degree line of longitude.

A way of showing the actual size compared to the size on the map

A smaller map featured on the same page as the main map.  Usually, shows an enlargement of a section of the map.

This type of map shows country outlines, and other features such as cities created and identified by people.

This type of map shows natural features such as mountains, rivers, lakes, and deserts.

Features on a map which are/were created by people such as countries, cities, highways, roads, or train tracks.

Features on a map which occur naturally such as mountains, rivers, deserts, forests, lakes, seas, oceans, or bays.