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Map skills

lines of LATITUDE Lines around the globe that measure distance from the equator

Equator Zero degrees latitude Divides globe into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres Northern Southern

Lines of LONGITUDE run from the north pole to the south pole

Prime Meridian Zero degrees longitude Divides the globe into the Western and Eastern Hemispheres

N S W E

Compass Rose Little arrows on a map that show the directions of north, south, east and west

Legend Explains the symbols and colors on the map Also known as a key