What are the 5 themes of geography?
location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, region
A collection or book of maps
atlas
The study of earth
geography
A symbol that shows directions on a map.
compass rose
This map show how high the land is above sea water.
Elevation map
A line drawn around the Earth halfway between the north pole and south pole.
equator
A round model of the Earth
globe
Half of the earth
hemisphere
Northeast, southeast, northwest, southwest
Intermediate directions
A set of lines that run parallel to the equator.
latitude
Set of lines that from from the NORTH pole to the SOUTH pole.
longitude
This is also known as a MAP KEY- it tells what each symbol on the map stands for.
map legend
This shows the relationship between distance on the map and distance on Earth.
map scale
Shows landforms, such as mountains, plains, and deserts.
physical map
Shows major landforms and bodies of water to help locate places.
political map
