Lexie Archuleta

THE EQUATOR DIVIDES THE EARTH INTO NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN HEMISHEFES. EVERYTHING NORTH OF THE EQUATOR IS IN THE NORTHERN HEMISHERE. EVERYTHING SOUTH OF THE EQUATOR IS IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISHERE

Imaginary lines going east to west measuring how far north or south from the equator a location is

Imaginary line of longitude which is considered to be at 0°

explanatory table of symbols used on a map or chart; also called map legend

A RATIO WHICH COMPARES A MEASUREMENT ON A MAP TO THE ACTUAL DISTANCE BETWEEN LOCATIONS IDENTIFIED ON THE MAP

A compass on a map which shows the direction, especially north

Map which shows the natural regions and features

Map which shows countries, borders, and major cities

Height of the earth’s surface above or below sea level

Imaginary lines going east to west measuring how far north or south from the equator a location is

Imaginary lines going north to south measuring how far east or west from the prime meridian a location is

A PLACE IS ITS EXACT SET OF COORDINATES ON THE PLANET, FREQUENTLY EXPRESSED IN DEGREES OF LONGITUDE AND LATITUDE

A SPECIFIC GEOMORPHIC FEATURE ON THE SURFACE OF THE EARTH, RANGING FROM LARGE-SCALE FEATURES SUCH AS PLAINS, PLATEAUS, AND MOUNTAINS TO MINOR FEATURES SUCH AS HILLS, VALLEYS, AND ALLUVIAL FANS.