5 Themes of Geography Flashcard

Front

What is the term for the measurement North or South, up to down, and vertical across the globe?

Back

Longitude

Front

What is the term for the measurement east or west, right to left, and horizontal across the globe?

Back

Latitude

Front

What are the four cardinal directions on a compass?

Back

North, South, East, West

Front

What is the term for the map feature that shows the ratio of a distance on a map to the actual distance in the real world?

Back

Map Scale

Front

What is the term for the map feature that displays the four directions and is used to help navigate and orient yourself on a map?

Back

Compass Rose

Front

What is the term for the map feature that shows the meaning of the map’s symbols, lines, or colors on a map?

Back

Map Key / Legend

Front

What is the Imaginary line of longitude that divides the earth vertically into the Western and Eastern Hemisphere?

Back

Prime Meridian

Front

What is the term for the imaginary line of latitude around the middle of the Earth that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern hemisphere?

Back

Equator

Front

Which type of location tells us the exact position of a place?

Back

Absolute

Front

Which type of location tells us where a place is located in relation to other places?

Back

Relative