What tool is an accurate model of the earth? This tool is in the shape of a sphere.
Globe
What are Cardinal Directions?
The four main directions. (North, South, East and West)
The _______ _________ is a vertical line that divides the earth into the Western and Eastern Hemisphere. This is a line of longitude.
Prime Meridian
What is a cartographer?
A person who makes maps.
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This kind of map is bumpy, or raised, and represents places in the United States that are the most rugged.
Raised Relief Map
Why do we use directions?
To get from one place to another.
Lines of Longitude are also called _________.
Meridians
The ______________ is a horizontal line that divides the earth into the Northern and Southern Hemisphere. This is a line of latitude.
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A _______ ______ unlocks the meaning of information on a map or globe.
Map Key or Globe Key
What is a compass rose?
The Prime Meridian lies at ________ degrees.
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Lines of Latitude are also called ______________.
Parallels
Label the Prime Meridian and Equator.
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This kind of map shows the entire world at once. You can see the whole thing at once.
What is the saying we use to remember the 4 main Cardinal Directions?
What does each word represent?
North, East, South, West!
Lines of Longitude move in the direction from _______ to _________.
North to South
The equator lies at _______ degrees.
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Label the North and South Poles.
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What is the definition of Geography? Why is it important that we study Geography?
Geography is the study of the earth. We study the continents, oceans, land features, etc. Geography is important because...(answers may vary).
What are Intermediate Directions?
Points on a compass rose that are in between the cardinal directions. (NE, NW, SE, SW)
The point where latitude crosses longitude can be used to identify a specific location. This is called a ________ _________.
Global Address
Lines of Latitude move in the direction from _____ to _______.
Label Lines of Latitude and Lines of Longitude.
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