1. Using Maps and Globes

2. Elements of Maps and Globes
Title
Symbols
Labels
Color
Latitude Lines
Longitude Line
Compass Rose
Scale
Legend or key
Locator Globe

3. Title

4. Symbols

5. Labels

6. Color

7. Latitude and Longitude Lines

8. Compass Rose

9. Scale

10. Key or Legend

11. Globe Locator

12. Hemispheres
Geographers use a system of an imaginary lines that crisscross the globe.
The equator circles the middle of the earth like a belt from East to West. Dividing it into two half spheres, the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
The Prime Meridian circles the earth from North to South. Dividing it into two half spheres, the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

15. Understanding Latitude and Longitude
Lines on globes and maps provide information that can help us locate places on the Earth.

16. Latitude or Parallels Circle the earth parallel to the equator.
This measures distance north or south of the equator in degrees.
The equator is zero degrees latitude.
The North Pole is 90N

17. Longitude or Meridians
Circle the Earth from pole to pole.
This measures distance from east or west of the prime meridian.
The prime meridian is zero degrees longitude.

18. Absolute Location
The grid system formed by lines of latitude and longitude makes it possible to find an absolute location of a place.