The position of a place on the Earth’s surface.

The exact spot on Earth where a geographic feature is found.

Describes where that feature is in relation to the features around it.

A round model of the Earth that shows its shape, landforms, and directions.

A flat drawing of all or parts of the Earth’s surface.

Imaginary circles that run north to south around the globe.

Imaginary circles that run east to west around the globe.

Located halfway between the North and South poles - 0 degrees latitude.

Runs vertically down the center of the Earth - 0 degrees longitude.

Everything on the Earth north of the equator.

Everything on the Earth south of the equator.

Everything on the Earth east of the prime meridian.

Everything on the Earth west of the prime meridian.

North, South, East and West

Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, Southwest

A map that calls out landforms and water features.

A map that shows names and political boundaries of countries, cities, and states.

Tells you what information the map is showing.

Explains the symbols, colors, and lines on the map. (legend)

A measuring line that helps you figure distance on the map.

A symbol that tells you where the cardinal directions are positioned.

A massive area of land that is separated by water or other natural features. There are 7 of them.

A huge body of salt water. There are 5 on earth.