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Map Elements

Where is 0 degree? ► The equator is 0 degree latitude. ► It is an imaginary belt that runs halfway point between the North Pole and the South Pole. Equator

Where is 0 degree? ► The prime meridian is 0 degrees longitude. This imaginary line runs through the United Kingdom, France, Spain, western Africa, and Antarctica. PRIMEPRIME MERIDIANMERIDIAN

Hemispheres ► By using the equator and prime meridian, we can divide the world into four hemispheres, north, south, east, and west.

Map Components TitleGridCompass Key or Legend Scale

Time Zones ► A time zone is a geographic region within which the same time is used. ► The Earth is divided into 24 time zones, corresponding to 24 hours in a day. ► Places that have the same longitude will be in the same time zone. longitude

Map Legends ► The legend is the key to unlocking the secrets of a map. Objects or colors in the legend represent something on the map. Religions Legend

Can you understand this legend?

Age Expectancy Legend

Compass ► A compass is a tool that helps the user know what direction one is headed. ► On a map, a compass or a compass rose helps the user locate these directions.

Compass Rose ► The needle on a compass is magnetized to point to the earth's north magnetic pole. Thus with a compass, a person can roughly tell which direction they are headed. ► There are four major or cardinal directions on a compass- north, south, east & west. In between are the directions northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest. ► Direction Quiz Direction Quiz Direction Quiz Source:

Directions ► The cardinal directions are north, south, east, and west. ► The intermediate directions are northeast, southeast, southwest and northwest. ► They help describe the location of places in relation to other places.

Scale ► Maps are made to scale; that is, there is a direct connection between a unit of measurement on the map and the actual distance. ► For example, each inch on the map represents one mile on Earth. So, a map of a town would show a mile-long strip of fast food joints and auto dealers in one inch.

Scale