"Basic Map Components"

Ways of showing the earth on a flat way.

Imaginary lines that run parallel to the Equator.

Zone north of the Arctic Circle and south of the Antarctic Circle.

Name given to the image above.

Tells a map user about the symbols used in a map.

Map indicating mountains, deserts, plains, rivers, and lakes.

One of the most distorted projection; spreads the poles to flatten them.

Route airplanes use to save fuel and distance.

Name given to the projection above.

A special-purpose map shows......

Image on a map, showing cardinal directions.

Name given to mapmakers.

Map showing countries, borders, and capital cities.

Lines of latitude and longitude are imaginary lines forming a ...........

Imaginary lines that run from pole to pole.

Most important latitude line at 0 degrees.

Name given to the projection above.

Latitude line, at about 23 degrees north of the Equator.