Latitude or Longitude
Measures east and west of the prime meridian
What is LONGITUDE
A map that shows borders that divide counties, cities, states, or countries
What is a political map
Lines of latitude are called _______
What are parallels
40°N, 105°W
What is Denver, Colorado
Little Rock, AR
What is 34°N, 93°W
Measures north and south of the equator
What is LATITUDE
A map that shows how many people live in a different area
What is a population map
Lines of longitude are called
What are meridians
33°N, 84°W
What is Atlanta, Georgia
Chicago, IL
What is 42°N, 88°W
Begins measuring at 0°
What is BOTH equator and Prime Meridian
Also known as an agricultural/industry map and uses symbols or colors to show the different industries or crops grown in an area
What is a land use map
When writing coordinates ____ always comes first
What is latitude
37°N, 97°W
What is Wichita, Kansas
Grand Forks, ND
What is 47°N, 97°W
Influences climate
What is the equator
(or distance from the equator or latitude)
A map that shows earth's landforms and bodies of water
What is a physical map
North America is in the _____ and _____ hemispheres
What are northern and western
47°N, 97°W
What is Fargo, North Dakota
Charleston, VA
What is 38°N, 82°W
Influences time zones
What is the Prime Meridian
(or longitude)
A map that shows the average precipitation, temperature, wind, sunshine, or humidity of an area
What is a climate map
When writing coordinates you must include ______ and ____ after the number
What is a degree sign and direction
44°N, 69°W
What is Augusta, Maine
Houston, TX
What is 29°N, 96°W