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Map Notes. Compass Rose ► A symbol used to show directions.

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1 Map Notes

2 Compass Rose ► A symbol used to show directions.

3 Cardinal Directions ► Main directions on the Compass Rose. ► North, East, South, West

4 Intermediate Directions ► The directions in between the Cardinal Directions. ► Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, Southeast

5 Map Key or Legend ► Shows what the symbols on the map represent.

6 Map Scale ► A symbol on the map that tells how many units (miles, feet, etc.) an inch represents; used to figure out distance on a map.

7 Hemisphere ► ‘Hemi’ means half. ► So hemisphere means half of the sphere. ► Earth is divided into 4 hemispheres.

8 Northern & Southern Hemisphere ► The equator divides the Northern & Southern Hemispheres.

9 Eastern & Western Hemispheres ► The Prime Meridian divides the Eastern & Western Hemispheres.

10 Continents (1)Africa (2)Antarctica (3)Asia (4)Australia (5)Europe (6)North America (7)South America Oceans (1)Arctic Ocean (2)Atlantic Ocean (3)Indian Ocean (4)Pacific Ocean (5)Southern Ocean


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