Map Skills and Geography 1
the study of Earth's physical and cultural features
Geography
box that explains the meaning of different symbols used on the map
map key/map legend
large bodies of water that cover 71% of the Earth's surface
oceans
central line of latitude that is measured at 0 degrees
Equator
Mild climate zones between the Tropic of Cancer and Arctic Circle in the Northern Hemisphere, and the Tropic of Capricorn and Antarctic Circle in the Southern Hemisphere
Temperate Zones
the natural features of the land's surface
Landforms
tool that measures the relationship between the distance of locations on the map and the distance of locations in real life
imaginary horizontal lines that measure distance north and south of the Equator
latitude
major line of latitude that runs 23.5 degrees South of the Equator
cold climate zones north of the Arctic Circle and south of the Antarctic Circle
Polar Zones
the average weather conditions in a certain area over a long period of time
climate
a circle that shows the key directions on a map
compass rose
parallels
major line of latitude that runs 66 degrees South of the Equator
Antarctic Circle
imaginary vertical lines that measure distance east and west of the Prime Meridian
Longitude
all the living and nonliving things that affect life in an area
environment
halves of the Earth
hemisphere
major line of latitude that runs 66 degrees North of the Equator
Arctic Circle
specific areas of the globe that have consistent weather patterns
Climate Zones
another name for lines of longitude
meridians
an area with one or more features that make it different from other surrounding areas
region
one of the seven large landmasses on Earth
continent
major line of latitude that runs 23.5 degrees North of the Equator
Tropic of Cancer
Hot climate zone between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn
Tropical Zones
the central line of longitude, which is measures at 0 degrees and runs through Greenwich, United Kingdom
Prime Meridian