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Geography Basics Pg. 4-9 in textbook

What is a globe? A globe is a model of the earth. Shows the shape of the earth.

Hemispheres Northern Equator Southern Prime Meridian Eastern Western “Half a sphere” Northern and Southern hemispheres are separated by the Equator. Eastern and Western hemispheres are separated by the Prime Meridian. Northern Equator Southern Prime Meridian Eastern Western

Latitude Lines are called “parallels” Lines run east to west Measures north and south Equator is 0 degrees

Longitude Lines are called “meridians” Lines run north to south Measures east and west Prime Meridian is 0 degrees Runs through Greenwich, England

Map Key (legend) Explains lines, symbols, and colors on a map.

Compass Rose Gives directions on a map Cardinal directions N, S, E, W Intermediate directions NE, NW, SE, SW

Scale Helps to figure out real distance from a map

General Purpose Maps 2 types Political Maps Physical Maps

Political Map Show the names of countries, boundaries, and cities. “Anything man made”

Physical Map Shows landforms and water features

Special Purpose maps Made to show specific information Climate Population Natural resources