Map Skills

Geography The study of the earth’s surface and the way people use it The study of the earth’s surface and the way people use it

The Seven Continents Be able to locate and spell these.. North America North America South America South America Europe Europe Asia Asia Africa Africa Australia Australia Antarctica Antarctica

The Four Oceans Be able to locate and spell these… Atlantic Ocean Atlantic Ocean Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Arctic Ocean Arctic Ocean

Hemispheres Northern Northern Southern Southern Western Western Eastern Eastern N S WE

Equator The imaginary line that separates the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. 0* The imaginary line that separates the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. 0*

Prime Meridian The prime meridian is the imaginary line that separates the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. The prime meridian is the imaginary line that separates the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

Lines of Latitude Lines that RUN EAST and WEST on a map are lines of latitude. Lines that RUN EAST and WEST on a map are lines of latitude. (runs along equator) (runs along equator)

Lines of Longitude Lines that RUN NORTH and SOUTH on a map are lines of longitude. Lines that RUN NORTH and SOUTH on a map are lines of longitude. (runs along prime meridian) (runs along prime meridian)

Degrees Lines of latitude and longitude are measured in degrees. Lines of latitude and longitude are measured in degrees.

Compass Rose A compass rose shows direction. A compass rose shows direction.

Cardinal Directions North North South South East East West West

Intermediate Directions Northwest Northwest Northeast Northeast Southwest Southwest Southeast Southeast NWNE SW SE

Map Key A map key explains what the symbols on the map stand for. A map key explains what the symbols on the map stand for.

Physical Map A physical map shows the natural features of an area such as lakes, rivers, mountains, etc. A physical map shows the natural features of an area such as lakes, rivers, mountains, etc.

Political Map A political map shows divisions such as national or state boundaries and important cities or capitals. A political map shows divisions such as national or state boundaries and important cities or capitals.

Distribution Map A distribution map shows how things are spread out. Example: population, rainfall, language, religion A distribution map shows how things are spread out. Example: population, rainfall, language, religion