Types of Maps
indicate state and national boundaries as well as capital and major cities
Political Maps
refers to the mobility of people, goods, and ideas across various locations
Movement
runs at 0 degrees between the Northern and Southern hemispheres
Equator
tells you what the map is about
Title
the exact spot where something is located, usually its latitude and longitude
Absolute Location
illustrate the landscape features of an area, such as the mountains, rivers and lakes
Physical Maps
refers to a specific place or position on Earth's surface
Location
runs at 0 degrees between the Eastern and Western hemispheres
Prime Meridian
explains the ratio of distance on the map to distance on the ground
Scale
the approximate spot where something is located, usually compared to other places
Relative Location
use lines to show the shape and elevation of an area
Topographic Maps
the relationship between human societies and the natural world around them
Human/Environment Interaction
imaginary lines that run from the West to East (left to right) around the world
Latitude / Parallel
shows direction on the map, usually shown with cardinal directions and sometimes intermediate directions
Compass Rose
tropic line that runs 23.5 degrees South Latitude of the Equator
Tropic of Capricorn
show major and minor highways, roads, airports, railroad tracks, cities, and other points of interest in an area
Road Maps
areas with similar characteristics
Region
imaginary lines that run from the North to South Pole (top to bottom) around the world
Longitude / Meridian
explains the meaning of symbols used on the map
Key or Legend
tropic line that runs 23.5 degrees North Latitude of the Equator
Tropic of Cancer
are designed to show a particular theme connected with a specific geographic area
Thematic Maps
refers to a location's unique physical and human characteristics
Place
half of the earth (there are 4)
Hemispheres
more detailed (usually larger) version of a specific area on a map
Insert / Inset Map
located on the compass rose, they are North, South, East, and West
Cardinal Directions