The Globe
a sphere that is a model of Earth and most accurately represents it
globe
the imaginary lines that help geographers describe the exact location of a place
latitude and longitude
aspects of weather that can be measured over a long period of time
climate
land that is surrounded by water on 3 sides
peninsula
the symbol on a map that shows cardinal and intermediate directions
compass rose
an imaginary line that circles Earth halfway between the North Pole and South Pole
The Equator
Number of Continents on Earth
7
the types of plants in an area or region
land that is mostly flat and covers more than one-third of the world's land area
plains
this type of map shows the names of states and capitals
political map
the half of Earth north of the equator
the Northern Hemisphere
Number of oceans on Earth
5
a common type of vegetation in the U.S. that has large trees
forest
land that rises above the surrounding area usually has seep sides
mountains
this tells you the meaning and symbols of the map
key or legend
The imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Western Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere
the prime meridian
the largest ocean
Pacific Ocean
true or false- mountain ranges can effect the climate
true
between mountain ranges or hills
valleys
a person who makes maps
cartographer
the continent that is found in ALL 4 hemispheres
Africa
the smallest continent
Australia
the Great Plains are an example of this type of vegetation
grassland
a body of water that is surrounded by land on all sides
lake
all maps have this in common
they are all created by people collecting data