Mapping Skills

Each zone represents 15 degrees longitude, 24 zones

Northern section of five major circles of latitude

East of the Prime Meridan and west of the 180th Meridian

Long-term average weather conditions that occur in a particular region

Has both physical and human characteristics

Measurement on a map that shows distance between points

Imaginary line of latitude that divides the world between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres

Measures distances East and West of the Prime Meridian, runs vertically, called Meridians

North of the Equator

Explanation of the symbols on a map

A round representation of the Earth, truer representation

Shows a wide range of information about an area

Colors, lines, shapes & symbols that represent information on a map

Interaction through travel, trade, communication

Emphasizes a single idea about an area

0 degrees longitude, imaginary line that passes through Greenwich, England

Described by landmarks, directions, time, or distance from one place to another

Shows the boundaries of countries, continents, state

A flat representation of the Earth

Imaginary line of latitude located at 23.5 degrees South

Imaginary line of latitude located at 23.5 degrees North

South of the Equator

Southernmost point on the earth, 90 degrees south

Southern section of five major circles of latitude

Defined by common characteristics such as language, culture, religion, exports/imports

Measures distances North and South of the Equator, runs east to west, called parallels

Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, and Southwest are what kind of directions?

West of the Prime Meridian and east of 180th Meridian

Latitude and Longitude, street address, exact location

Directional marker on a map

Northernmost point on the earth, 90 degrees north

North, South, East, and West are what kind of directions?

Shows physical features on the Earth's surface

Determined by nature, mountains, climate, rivers