1. Geography: The Study of Earth

2. GEOGRAPHY The study of the human and nonhuman
features of Earth, our home.

3. Cardinal Directions
Cardinal directions are North, South, East, and West.
(N, S, E, W)

4. Intermediate directions
Intermediate directions lie between the cardinal directions.
(NE, SE, NW, SW)

5. Sphere
A round-shaped body

6. Latitude
Is the distance measured in degrees north or south of the Equator.
Lines of latitude run east to west.

7. Degrees
Are units that measure angles(º)

8. Latitude: 34°59′ N Longitude: 90°00′ W
Minutes
Smaller units of measure for measuring longitude and latitude.(΄)
Coordinates for Southaven, MS
Latitude: 34°59′ N Longitude: 90°00′ W

9. equator
The imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemisphere.
The Equator is also known as the 0º
degree latitude line.

10. Hemisphere
Each half of the Earth. Northern and Southern Hemisphere Eastern and Western Hemisphere

11. Prime Meridian
The imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemisphere.
The Prime Meridian is known as the 0º
line of longitude.

12. longitude
Is the distance measured in degrees east or west of the Prime Meridian.
Lines of longitude run North and South.

13. key
Map key explains the symbols and shading on the map.

14. Locator Map
The locator map shows a larger area than the main map. It shows where the area on the map is located within this larger area.
Locator Map

15. Scale Bar
A scale bar shows how much space on the map represents a given distance on the land.

16. A diagram of a compass showing direction.
Compass Rose
A diagram of a compass showing direction.
Compass rose

17. Physical Map
Physical maps show physical, or natural features.

18. elevation
Elevation is the height above sea level.

19. Special purpose map
Special-purpose maps show the location or distribution of human or physical features.

20. Political Map
Political maps show political units, such as countries or states.

21. Distortion
The loss of accuracy in the size or position of objects on a map.

22. Ways to map Earth on a flat surface.
projections
Ways to map Earth on a flat surface.

23. The Equal-Area Projection
An equal-area map shows the correct size of landmasses. However, their shapes are distorted.

24. The mercator PRojection
The Mercator projection shows correct shapes and directions, but not true distances or sizes.
Mercator maps make areas near the poles look bigger than they are.

25. The Robinson projection
The Robinson Projection shows nearly the correct size and shape of most land areas. Distortions are seen in areas around the edges of the map.