What is the Key/Legend?
The Key/Legend "unlocks" the code to the symbols on a map; it lists and explains the symbols and colors used on the map
What are Lines of Latitude?
Imaginary lines that show distances North or South of the Equator
What is a Physical Map?
A map which shows landforms and bodies of water
What are Symbols?
Designs on a map may stand for capital cities, economic activities, natural resources, etc.
What is the Equator?
A line of latitude that circles the Earth halfway between the North and South poles
What are the Cardinal Directions?
The cardinal directions are North, South, East, and West
What are Lines of Longitude?
Imaginary lines that show distances East or West of the Prime Meridian
What is a Map Grid?
Lines of Latitude and lines of longitude form a map grid when they intersect one another
What is the map Title?
Indicates the subject of the map and tells you what information it contains
What is a Compass Rose?
Shows north (N), South (S), East (E), and West (W) on the map; sometimes only North is shown
What are the Intermediate Directions?
Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, and Northwest