Globes
A model of the Earth is called what?
Globe
A Marking or color that stands for something else
Symbol
Shows the cardinal directions of north, south, east, and west
Compass Rose
An imaginary line that extends around the center of the Earth is
Equator
Shows information such as a state or national borders. Political maps often show the capital cities and major cities of states or countries.
Political Map
Tells the exact location of a place on Earth
Absolute Location
The equator and the prime meridian divide Earth into
Hemispheres
Shows the landforms and bodies of water found in a place
Physical Map
Describes where a place is in relation to another place
Relative Location
The line of longitude marked as 0
Prime Meridian
Explains the meaning of the symbols on the Map
Map Key
What do we know about a places Absolute Location?
It does not change
What does a Political Map show?
capital cities and major cities of states or countries