Map Vocabulary
This shows both types of directions on a map
compass rose
a ball representing the earth
globe
continent we live on
North America
Africa
The four main directions
cardinal directions
one of the 7 large areas of land
contient
Continent below North America
South America
the smallest continent
Australia
Directions labeled on a map between the main directions
Intermediate directions
an agreed upon boundary line separating 2 or more areas of land
border
Continent completely south on a globe
Antarctica
These continents are connected
Europe and Asia
Used to figure out the relationship between distances on a map and distance in real life
Scale
something in nature which separates one area from another
natural boundary
the ocean on the west coast of North America
Pacific Ocean
the ocean which lies between Africa and Australia, south of Asia
Indian Ocean
A description of a place in relation to another point or place
relative location/direction
an area ruled by one government
country
the ocean on the east cost of North America
Atlantic
the Ocean complete north of Africa
Arctic Ocean