Parts of a Map
a guide to understanding the symbols, colors, or patterns used on a map
Key / Legend
theme that focuses on where something is on Earth's surface
Location
third-largest and fourth-most populous continent, located in the Northern and Western Hemispheres
North America
the largest and deepest ocean covering over a third of the Earth's surface
Pacific Ocean
the parallel lines around the globe that measure north and south location
Latitude
shows the relationship between a unit of length on the map and the corresponding distance on the ground
Map Scale
theme that defines an area based on its unique physical and human characteristics
Place
the world's largest and most populous continent, covering about 30% of Earth's land area and hosting roughly 60% of the global population
Asia
the second-largest ocean bordered by the Americas to the west and Europe and Africa to the east
Atlantic Ocean
the imaginary line drawn around the middle of the earth at latitude 0° dividing it into northern and southern hemispheres
Equator
symbol that shows cardinal (main) directions (NSEW) and intercardinal (in-between) directions on a map
Compass Rose
theme that focuses on how people depend on, adapt to, and modify their environment
Human-Environment Interaction
This continent is the world's second-smallest, home to diverse, varied terrain, numerous rivers. and diverse cultures and countries
Europe
the third-largest ocean surrounded by Africa, Asia, and Australia is named for a large country that it touches
Indian Ocean
the long, equal length lines around the globe that measure east and west location
Longitude
a heading that describes what a map is about
Map Title
theme that describes the flow of people, goods, and ideas between places
Movement
this continent is almost entirely covered by a massive ice sheet and is known as the coldest, driest, and windiest
Antarctica
Southern Ocean
Map coordinates are measured in _________ (like the temperature)
Degrees
the network of vertical and horizontal lines that creates squares on a map
Map Grid
theme concerned with areas on Earth that share similar characteristics, such as physical features or specific cultural areas
Region
this continent located in the Western Hemisphere and known for its biodiversity is the fourth-largest and has diverse environments from deserts to dense tropical rain forests
South America
the smallest and shallowest of the oceans, located in the northernmost part of the world
Arctic Ocean
the 0° line of longitude that runs through the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, and serves as the starting point for measuring distances East and West around the Earth
Prime Meridian