Latitude & Longitude
Are latitude lines horizontal or vertical?
horizontal
Physical maps show the ______ as it was created by nature
land
What is absolute location?
A specific point/place on the earth's surface
What does the N & S stand for?
North & South
The ____ tells us what the map is about?
title
Are longitude lines horizontal or vertical?
vertical
Political maps show _______ that separate political areas such as cities, countries, and states
boundaries
What is relative location?
the location of something in relation to another
What does the E & W stand for?
East & West
The ______ ______ explains what the symbols on the map stand for?
map key
What is the main line of latitude called?
the equator
Name one thing that would show up on a physical map
-mountains
-rivers
-lakes
-plains
-elevation scale
Creekside Middle school is located at 151 Voss Parkway
Absolute or Relative Location?
Absolute
What acronym (4 words) do we use for our compass rose?
Never Eat Soggy Waffles
What does a star represent on a map?
capital
What is the main line of longitude called?
the prime meridian
Name one thing that a political map shows?
-cities
-capitals
-boundaries
-parks
-roads
Creekside MS is behind Cedar Creek MS
Absolute or Relative
Relative
What are the 4 cardinal directions?
North
South
East
West
The equator divides the earth into what two hemispheres?
the northern and southern hemispheres
What is elevation?
the height of land
What does absolute location use to create a global address?
latitude & longitude
What are the 4 intermediate directions?
Northeast
Northwest
Southeast
Southwest