Compass Rose A compass rose shows direction. The cardinal directions are North (N), East (E), South (S), and West (W). A good way to remember the directions is: Never Eat Shredded Wheat

Continents There are seven (7) continents in the world. A continent is a body of LAND. The continents are: 1. North America 2. Europe 3. Asia 4. Africa 5. South America 6. Australia 7. Antarctica

Oceans There are four (4) oceans in the world. An ocean is a large body of salt water. The four oceans are: 1. Indian Ocean 2. Arctic Ocean 3. Atlantic Ocean 4. Pacific Ocean An easy way to remember the oceans is: I Am A Person. Indians Always Paint Arrows.

Latitude Lines These lines circle the globe running east to west

Longitude Lines or meridians Circle the globe running North to South

Equator- latitude Prime Meridian - longitude

Equator The equator is a zero degree line of latitude that separates the Northern hemisphere from the Southern Hemisphere.

Prime Meridian The prime meridian is the zero degree line of longitude that separates the eastern and western hemisphere.

Globe A model of the earth

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