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1 Map skills

2 lines of LATITUDE Lines around the globe that measure distance from the equator

3 Equator Zero degrees latitude
Divides globe into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres Northern Southern

4 Lines of LONGITUDE run from the north pole to the south pole

5 Prime Meridian Zero degrees longitude
Divides the globe into the Western and Eastern Hemispheres

6 N S W E

7 Compass Rose Little arrows on a map that show the directions of north, south, east and west

8 Legend Explains the symbols and colors on the map Also known as a key


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