Maps Skills Vocabulary
Published on Nov 26, 2015
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Prime meridian
The zero meridian used as a reference line from which longitude east and west is measured.
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May key
An area on a map, usually a chart or table which explains any of symbols on a map.
Map scale
Used to determine the actual distance on a map
From one point to another
Compass rose
A compass on a map which shows the directions,especially north
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Physical map
A map which shows the natural regions and features
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Political map
A map which shows major countries,borders and major city's
Elevation
Height of the earths surface
Above or below sea level
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Latitude
Imaginary lines going and east to west measuring how far north and south from they equator a location is
Photo by Ludovico Cera
Longitude
Imaginary lines going north and south measuring how Far East or west from the prime meridian a location is
Absolute location
A point on earths surface expressed by a coordinate system such as latitude and longitude
Landform
Large scale features such as such as plains plateaus mountains to minor features such as hills,valleys and alluvial fans
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