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1 Models of Earth Chapter 1, Lesson 2

2 A framework of lines that helps to transfer points on Earth’s surface onto a flat map.
map projection

3 One half of the sphere that makes up Earth’s surface.
hemisphere

4 A list of symbols used on a map and their meanings.
key

5 A sphere that represents Earth’s entire surface.
globe

6 The distance in degrees north or south of the equator.
latitude

7 A unit used to measure distances around a circle.
degree

8 The distance in degrees east or west of the prime meridian.
longitude

9 Used to relate distance on a map or globe to distance on Earth’s surface.
scale

10 A flat model of all or part of Earth’s surface as seen from above.
map

11 The line that makes a half circle form the North Pole to the South Pole and that passes through Greenwich, England. prime meridian

12 An imaginary line that circles Earth halfway between the North and South poles.
equator

13 On a map, a picture used by mapmakers to stand for features on Earth’s surface.
symbol

14 GOOD LUCK!!! STUDY!


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