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