Maps Vocabulary

Front

What is an explanatory list of symbols on a map called? Options: cardinal directions, compass rose, legend/key, map scale

Back

legend/key

Front

North, South, East, and West

Back

cardinal directions

Front

Imaginary lines that run parallel to the Prime Meridian, they are measured in east and west

Back

longitude

Front

Shows the cardinal directions on a map

Back

compass rose

Front

An imaginary line that runs around the center of the earth.  The zero degree line of latitude.

Back

Equator

Front

Imaginary lines that run parallel to the equator, they are measured in north and south.

Back

latitude

Front

A map maker

Back

cartographer

Front

An imaginary line connecting the North and South poles, the zero degree line of longitude.

Back

prime meridian

Front

A way of showing the actual size compared to the size on the map

Back

map scale

Front

A smaller map featured on the same page as the main map.  Usually, shows an enlargement of a section of the map.

Back

inset