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3  A. Globe - A scale model of the Earth.

4  1. Globe vocabulary

5  a. Grid – A pattern of imaginary lines that circles the globe in north- south and east- west directions.

6  b. Latitude – imaginary lines that run east-west and measure distances north and south of the equator. (parallels)

7  c. Equator – Imaginary line that circles the globe halfway between the north and south poles. (0 degrees)

8  d. Longitude – imaginary lines that run north and south and measure distances east and west of the Prime Meridian.

9  e. Prime Meridian - An imaginary line that runs through Greenwich, England and represents 0 degrees longitude.

10  f. hemispheres - the globe is divided into four hemispheres.  1. Northern 3. Eastern  2. Southern 4. Western

11  B. Map –  A flat diagram of all or part of the Earth’s surface.

12  1. Map Title – indicates what information is shown.

13  2. Key (legend) – Explains symbols, colors and lines on a map.

14  3. Scale Bar-  Measuring line that helps to find distance on a map.

15  4. Compass Rose –  Shows positions of cardinal directions.

16  Iqpoquosan.com interactive  Teachervision.fen.com ws


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