Prime Meridian
is the meridian located at 0 degree longitude
Equator
is the parallel located at 0 degree latitude
Latitude
are lines on the map which circle the earth from east to west.
Longitude
are lines on the map which run from North Pole to the South Pole
Geographic terms
are words which describe any bodies of water and landforms such as gulf, valley, or mountain.
Physical features
are the actual names of bodies of water and landforms such as the Appalachian Mountains, or Mississippi River.
Geography
is the study of our natural surroundings and how humans interact with their surroundings. It is the study of the land and how people adapt and live there.
Globe
is the most accurate model or map of the Earth.
Cardinal points
are the four main points on a compass.
Compass rose
is the symbol on a map which shows directions.
Scale
helps you measure distances on a map.
Regions
is a large area with common physical features, climate, and resources.
Legend
is a map key with a list of symbols on a map or chart.
Hemisphere
is half of a sphere or globe.
A Symbol
is something that stands for something else.