1. Map and Globe Terms
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2. Equator
Circles the Earth like a belt. The Equator is at 0 degrees latitude. Halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole.

3. Hemisphere
it divides the Earth in half-spheres.

4. Prime Meridian
at 0 degrees longitude

5. Latitude
lines of latitude circle the Earth parallel to the Equator.

6. Longitude
lines of longitude circle the Earth from Pole to Pole.

7. Absolute Location
pinpoint the precise spot where one line of latitude crosses one line of longitude.

8. Cartographer
a map maker

9. Great Circle
an imaginary line that follows the curve of the Earth

10. GPS
stands for Global Positioning System. Places based on coordinates broadcast by satellites.

11. Projection
ways of showing the Earth on a flat piece of paper.