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