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Imaginary lines that show distances east and west of the Prime Meridian.

Lines of Longitude

Compares a unit of length on the map and a unit of distance on Earth.

Scale Bar

This "unlocks" the code to the symbols on a map; it lists and explains the symbols and colors used on the map.

Key/Legend

Shows NORTH (N), SOUTH (S), EAST (E), WEST (W), on the map; sometimes only shows NORTH.

Compass Rose

A line of latitude that circles Earth halfway between the North and South Poles.

Equator

Designs on a map may stand for capital cities, economic activities, natural resources, etc.

Symbols

Maps that focus on specific ideas or themes.

Thematic Map

This is an example of which type of map?

Physical Map

This is created when the lines of latitude and lines of longitude intersect one another.

Map Grid

What part of the map is shown in the red circle?

Scale Bar

North, East, South, and West

Cardinal Directions

A map which show landforms and bodies of water.

Physical Map

This indicates the subject of the map and tells you what information it contains.

Title

One half of the Earth.

Hemisphere

A line of longitude that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole through Greenwich, England.

Prime Meridian

Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Northwest

Intermediate Directions

What part of the map is shown in the red circle?

Key/Legend

Describes altitude, also called relief.

Elevation

Imaginary lines that show distances north or south of the Equator.

Lines of Latitude

What part of the map is shown in the red circle?

Compass Rose