1. Chapter 2 & 3 Early Civilizations Vocabulary

2. Chapter 2 & 3 Early Civilizations Latitude (la latitud) The distance north or south of the equator

3. Chapter 2 & 3 Early Civilizations Equator (el ecuador) Divides the earth into the northern and southern hemipheres

4. Chapter 2 & 3 Early Civilizations Longitude (la longitud) Measures the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian

5. Chapter 2 & 3 Early Civilizations Prime Meridian (primer medidiano) Divides the earth into the eastern and western hemispheres

6. Chapter 2 & 3 Early Civilizations Climate (el clima) Your seasonal weather, often influenced by your latitude, altitude or closeness to water.

7. Chapter 2 & 3 Early Civilizations Compass Rose ( brujula) An indicator on a map that allows one to determine direction.

8. Chapter 2 & 3 Early Civilizations Map Legend ( leyenda del mapa) A table of symbols used on a map representing important information found on the map.

9. Chapter 2 & 3 Early Civilizations Map Scale (escale de mapa) Shows the relationship between a measured distance on a map and actual distance (1” = 50 mi)