The lines on a map that run up and down are called lines of
longitude
latitude
The lines that run across a map are lines of
longitude
latitude
A map scale helps you understand
distances on a map
shows the cardinal directions
A compass Rose
helps you understand distances on a map
shows the cardinal directions, N,S,E,W on a map
A map key
helps you understand distances on a map.
explains what the symbols on a map mean.
Maps use symbols, such as lines, colors and shapes,
to stand for real places on the earth.
add interesting shapes to maps.
The intermediate directions are:
Northeast, southeast, southwest, northwest
North, south, east, west
Name the 7 continents of the world
Canada, USA, Mexico, England,
N. Am, S. Am, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, Antarctica
Name the 5 oceans of the world
Mississippi, Ganges, Amazon, Sepik, Zambezi
Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic, Indian, Southern
The prime meridian is a
latitude line that divides the earth into two parts.
longitude line that divides the earth into two parts.
The equator is a
latitude line that divides the earth into two parts.
longitude line that divides the earth into two parts.
A cartographer is a
map maker
cart maker
Grid lines on a map
are not very useful.
help you locate places on a map.
