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A. Globe - A scale model of the Earth.
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1. Globe vocabulary
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a. Grid – A pattern of imaginary lines that circles the globe in north- south and east- west directions.
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b. Latitude – imaginary lines that run east-west and measure distances north and south of the equator. (parallels)
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c. Equator – Imaginary line that circles the globe halfway between the north and south poles. (0 degrees)
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d. Longitude – imaginary lines that run north and south and measure distances east and west of the Prime Meridian.
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e. Prime Meridian - An imaginary line that runs through Greenwich, England and represents 0 degrees longitude.
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f. hemispheres - the globe is divided into four hemispheres. 1. Northern 3. Eastern 2. Southern 4. Western
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B. Map – A flat diagram of all or part of the Earth’s surface.
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1. Map Title – indicates what information is shown.
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2. Key (legend) – Explains symbols, colors and lines on a map.
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3. Scale Bar- Measuring line that helps to find distance on a map.
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4. Compass Rose – Shows positions of cardinal directions.
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