Map SkillsVocabulary

Copy the following vocabulary words into your SS notebook.

•cardinal directions•compass rose•equator•hemisphere• intermediate directions

• key• latitude• longitude•prime meridian

Directions• Define the vocabulary terms in your own words. (use your

book, dictionary.com, etc. to find definitions)• “Sketch” a picture to represent each vocabulary word.• Definitions and pictures due Thursday.

Cardinal Directions• Four main directions• north, south, east, west

Compass Rose• Symbol on a map to show/represent cardinal

directions•Will point to true north

Equator• Starting point for measuring lines of latitude• Zero degrees

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Hemisphere•Half sphere•4 half spheres• northern, southern, • eastern, western

Intermediate Directions•Directions that fall between the four main directions• northeast, southeast, northwest, southwest

Key•Uses symbols to represent different features on a map

Latitude•Parallel lines on a map (imaginary)•Run west to east•Measure distance north to south

Longitude• Imaginary lines that run north to south•Measure distance east to west•NOT parallel

Prime Meridian• Starting point for measuring lines of longitude• Zero degrees