a graphic that compares the distance on a map to the actual distance it represents (ie. 1 inch = 100 miles)

a directional arrow that shows cardinal and sometimes intermediate directions on a map

sharing an edge or boundary; touching

directions of northeast(NE), northwest(NW), southeast(SE), and southwest(SW)

a border between countries

the units used to measure latitude or longitude

lines of longitude ; imaginary lines on Earth that run between the North and South Poles

the point on Earth located at 90 degrees north latitude where the lines of longitude meet

an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole of Earth at 0 degrees longitude.

the point on Earth located at 90 degrees south latitude where the lines of longitude meet

a small map set within the border of a larger one

a list that explains the symbols on a map (key)

a map that shows human-made features and boundaries such as cities, highways, and countries

an imaginary line that runs around the center of Earth, halfway between the North and South Poles at 0 degrees latitude.

lines of latitude; imaginary lines on Earth that run parallel to the equator