One of the four main points of the Compass Rose

Tells you what each symbol on the map stands for

One of the Earth's seven large bodies of land

An imaginary line encircling Earth half way between the North and the South pole

An imaginary line or parallel, measuring distance north or south of the equator

An imaginary line or meridian measuring distance east or west of the prime meridian

A guide that explains the relationship between real distances on Earth and distances on a map

A unit of measurement. it can be used for calculating longitude and latitude.

The line of longitude labeled 0 degrees

A parallel of latitude south of the equator; the southern boundary of the Torrid Zone

A parallel of latitude north of the equator; the northern boundary of the Torrid Zone

A shape on the Earth's surface, such as a mountain or hill

A large area with common features that sets it apart from other areas

The study of the Earth and the way people live on it and use it

To cross or go through

A map that uses colors to show the height of land above sea level

A map that uses shading to show the difference in height between areas of land

A map that highlights Earth's natural features

A map that shows the boundaries of states and countries

A map that features the type of natural resources or the main money making activity in an area

A map that gives general information about the weather and precipitation of a region

A map that shows information about the past or where past events took place

A map that indicates cities, highways, and points of interest and shows you how to get from one place to another