Shows the distance on map compared with its actual distance
shows directions
Four main directions on a compass (North, South, East, and West)
Directions that fall between the cardinal directions NE, NW, SE, SW
Explains symbols or colors used on a map
Any half of the earth
Imaginary line that divides the earth into the eastern and western hemispheres
Imaginary line that divides the earth into the northern and southern
Imaginary lines going side to side measuring how far north or south from the equator a location is.
Imaginary lines going up and down measuring how far east or west from the prime meridian a location is.
An exact place on earth address or latitude/longitude coordinates
A general description of where a place is located.
Shows natural features of the earth (landforms)
shows a specific theme about an area.
Map shows political boundaries such as countries, state or cities