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
Largest Continent is
Asia
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
Tropical Zones
What type of Map Projection is used by google Maps.
Mercator
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
What is the purpose of the title of a map?
to tell you what the subject of the map is
Thematic
What type of Map would you use if you were trying to get directions to a place
a circle that shows the key directions on a map
compass rose
parallels
Which continent did Humans begin migrating from
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
Ocean that touches the borders of four continents (North America, Europe, Africa, South America)
Atlantic ocean
Which Hemispheres do we live in
another name for lines of longitude
meridians
What type of map projection balances shape and size evenly.
Winkle- Triple.
Pacific
Continent that the equator runs through
South America, Africa, Asia
the central line of longitude, which is measures at 0 degrees and runs through Greenwich, United Kingdom
Prime Meridian