Globes Basics
This object is the most accurate way to represent the Earth.
globe
This type of map shows rivers, mountains, and valleys.
Physical map
This part of a map explains what the symbols and colors mean.
legend
Name the four main cardinal directions.
north, south, east, and west
Lines of latitude run in this direction.
east to west
The Earth is shaped like a sphere that is slightly flattened at the poles; this shape is called this
geoid
This type of map shows borders and boundaries between countries.
political map
This element shows the proportion between map distance and real distance.
scale
This tool helps you know what direction you are facing.
compass
Lines of longitude run in this direction.
north and south
This imaginary line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
equator
A map that shows the entire surface of the Earth at once is called this.
This element shows direction using north, south, east, and west.
Compass Rose
If you face north, this direction is on your right.
east
This line is 0° latitude.
equator
This imaginary line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
These professionals create maps.
cartographer
This element usually appears at the top and tells what the map is about.
title
These directions are between north, south, east, and west.
intermidiate directions
This line is 0° longitude and passes through Greenwich.
prime meridian
These imaginary lines help locate places on Earth using a grid system.
Terrestrial Axis
Maps can distort these three things: shape, distance, and this.
surface (area)
These imaginary lines help locate places on Earth using a grid system.
latitude, longitude and meridian
This device uses satellites to help locate places on Earth.
GPS
Latitude and longitude are measured in these units.
degrees, minutes, and seconds