1. Map skills

2. lines of LATITUDE
Lines around the globe that measure distance from the equator

3. Equator Zero degrees latitude
Divides globe into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
Northern
Southern

4. Lines of LONGITUDE
run from the north pole to the south pole

5. Prime Meridian Zero degrees longitude
Divides the globe into the Western and Eastern Hemispheres

6. N S W E

7. Compass Rose
Little arrows on a map that show the directions of north, south, east and west

8. Legend
Explains the symbols and colors on the map
Also known as a key