The location of one place in relation to others

Shows the relationship between the distance on the map and in real life.

A map that shows physical features

A map that shows political features.

It is a part of the map that explains what the symbols (pictures) or color

The exact spot on Earth where a place can be found using a grid system

Latitude and Longitude Lines

Shows the location of one place on a map using grid lines

Runs East to West; measure how far a place is from Equator.

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Relative Location
The exact spot on Earth where a place can be found using a grid system
The location of one place in relation to others
2
Scale
The two grid coordinates by which you can locate any point on Earth
It is a part of the map that explains what the symbols (pictures) or color
Shows the relationship between the distance on the map and in real life.
The name of the map.
3
Equator: latitude line-divides Earth into North and South hemispheres.
False
True
4
Physical Map
A map that shows political features.
A map that shows physical features
5
Political Map
A map that shows physical features
A map that shows political features.
6
Key/Legend
It is a part of the map that explains what the symbols (pictures) or color
Displays the cardinal and ordinal directions
Shows the relationship between the distance on the map and in real life.
The name of the map.
7
Prime Meridian: latitude line-divides Earth into North and South hemispheres.
True
False
8
Absolute Location
The exact spot on Earth where a place can be found using a grid system
The location of one place in relation to others
9
Latitude and Longitude Lines
Shows the location of one place on a map using grid lines
Displays the cardinal and ordinal directions
The name of the map.
It is a part of the map that explains what the symbols (pictures) or color
10
Latitude Lines
Runs East to West; measure how far a place is from Equator.
►Runs North to South; they measure how far a place is from Prime Meridian.
Latitude line-divides Earth into North and South hemispheres.
Longitude line-divides Earth into East and West hemispheres
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What is the name of a map?
Scale
Key
Title
Compass
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Runs North to South; they measure how far a place is from Prime Meridian.
Longitude Lines
Prime Meridian
Equator
Latitude Lines

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