Map Skills Flashcards

1
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A model of the Earth

A

Globe

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2
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Half of a sphere. Earth hemisphere are formed by the prime meridian and the equator

A

hemisphere

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3
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The starting point for measuring longitude

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Prime meridian

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4
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An imaginary line that circles the globe halfway between the North and South poles

A

Equator

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5
Q

A symbol on a map that shows directions

A

Compass rose

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6
Q

Cardinal directions

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One of the four main compass points- north, south, east, and west

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7
Q

A direction that is in between two cardinal directions- northeast

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Intermediate direction

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8
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A line drawn on a map that shows the relationship between a unit of measurement on the map and the real distance on Earth

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Map scale

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