Vocab
illustration of a specific area on Earth that is often portrayed on a flat surface
map
the study of Earth’s physical and cultural features
Geography
large bodies of water that cover 71% of the Earth’s surface
Oceans
Vertical Lines on a map
Longitude
What is the only mammal capable of true flight?
bats
The equator divides the earth into what two hemispheres?
Northern and Southern Hemispheres
a geographer who makes maps
Cartographer
a spherical model that is the most accurate representation of Earth
Globe
Horizontal Lines on a map
Latitude
What are the three primary colors?
Red, Yellow, Blue
halves of the Earth
Hemisphere
a type of map that shows the natural landforms and terrain of a location
Physical Map
a circle that shows the key directions on a map
Compass Rose
What line is located at 0 degrees longitude that splits the East and West hemisphere
Prime Meridian
What is the closest planet to the Sun?
Mercury
one of seven large landmasses on Earth
Continents
a type of map that identifies cities, states, and countries
Political Maps
the average weather conditions in a certain area over a long period of time
Climate
What line is located at 0 degrees latitude that splits the North and South hemisphere
Equator
What is the first book's title in the “Percy Jackson & the Olympians” series?
The Lightning Thief
the wording on a map explaining the symbols
Map key (Legend)
North, South, East, and West are also known as:
Cardinal Directions
The Prime Meridian divides the earth into what two hemispheres?
Eastern Hemisphere and Western Hemisphere
tool that measures the relationship between the distance of locations on the map and the distance of locations in real life
map scale
Who wrote the famous play “Romeo and Juliet”?
William Shakespeare