Chapter 2 & 3 Early Civilizations Vocabulary. Chapter 2 & 3 Early Civilizations Latitude (la latitud) The distance north or south of the equator.

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Chapter 2 & 3 Early Civilizations Vocabulary

Chapter 2 & 3 Early Civilizations Latitude (la latitud) The distance north or south of the equator

Chapter 2 & 3 Early Civilizations Equator (el ecuador) Divides the earth into the northern and southern hemipheres

Chapter 2 & 3 Early Civilizations Longitude (la longitud) Measures the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian

Chapter 2 & 3 Early Civilizations Prime Meridian (primer medidiano) Divides the earth into the eastern and western hemispheres

Chapter 2 & 3 Early Civilizations Climate (el clima) Your seasonal weather, often influenced by your latitude, altitude or closeness to water.

Chapter 2 & 3 Early Civilizations Compass Rose ( brujula) An indicator on a map that allows one to determine direction.

Chapter 2 & 3 Early Civilizations Map Legend ( leyenda del mapa) A table of symbols used on a map representing important information found on the map.

Chapter 2 & 3 Early Civilizations Map Scale (escale de mapa) Shows the relationship between a measured distance on a map and actual distance (1” = 50 mi)