Map Skills Vocabulary

A map that shows patterns of things is called...

A small map within a larger map is called a...

An imaginary line around the middle of the earth is called...

A map that shows borders between states or countries.

Points half way between the main directions.

A map that show the distribution of population over an area is called a ....

Imaginary circle around Earth also called latitude lines.

Lines of longitude marked 0 degrees...

Measured in  latitude and longitude

Map showing the world's time in a different area is called....

Half of a sphere or globe is called...

The height of land above sea level is called...

Something that stands for something else.

A round model of the Earth is called...

A physical map that uses color to show elevation is called...

A pointer that shows directions on a map is called a...

This explains the symbols in a map.

A map showing roads, cities, and places of interest is called...

Distance east or west of the prime meridian is called

A map showing geographic features.

A small map that appears with a larger map

The name of something.

Imaginary line extending fromt the North Pole to the South Pole.

Distance north or south of the equator is called

A tool that helps you measure distances on a map is called...