Map Concepts: An Overview

 
Models of Earth
 
Chapter 1, Lesson 2
A framework of lines that helps to
transfer points on Earth’s surface onto a
flat map
.
 
map projection
 
One half of the sphere that makes up
Earth’s surface
.
 
hemisphere
A list of symbols used on a map and
their meanings
.
 
key
A sphere that represents Earth’s
entire surface
.
 
  
globe
The distance in degrees north or
south of the equator
.
 
  
latitude
A unit used to measure distances
around a circle
.
 
 
degree
The distance in degrees east or west
of the prime meridian
.
 
  
longitude
Used to relate distance on a map or
globe to distance on Earth’s surface
.
 
  
scale
A flat model of all or part of Earth’s
surface as seen from above
.
 
  
map
The line that makes a half circle form
the North Pole to the South Pole and
that passes through Greenwich,
England
.
 
 
prime meridian
An imaginary line that circles Earth
halfway between the North and
South poles
.
 
  
equator
On a map, a picture used by
mapmakers to stand for features on
Earth’s surface
.
 
  
symbol
 
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Exploring essential map-related terms and concepts such as map projection, hemisphere, latitude, longitude, scale, equator, prime meridian, map symbol, and globe. Enhance your understanding of how maps represent Earth's surface and the key elements involved in cartography.


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  1. Chapter 1, Lesson 2

  2. A framework of lines that helps to transfer points on Earth s surface onto a flat map. map projection

  3. One half of the sphere that makes up Earth s surface. hemisphere

  4. A list of symbols used on a map and their meanings. key

  5. A sphere that represents Earths entire surface. globe

  6. The distance in degrees north or south of the equator. latitude

  7. A unit used to measure distances around a circle. degree

  8. The distance in degrees east or west of the prime meridian. longitude

  9. Used to relate distance on a map or globe to distance on Earth s surface. scale

  10. A flat model of all or part of Earths surface as seen from above. map

  11. The line that makes a half circle form the North Pole to the South Pole and that passes through Greenwich, England. prime meridian

  12. An imaginary line that circles Earth halfway between the North and South poles. equator

  13. On a map, a picture used by mapmakers to stand for features on Earth s surface. symbol

  14. GOOD LUCK!!! STUDY! STUDY! STUDY!

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