Maps Vocabulary

What is an explanatory list of symbols on a map called?

• cardinal directions
• compass rose
• legend/key
• map scale

North, South, East, and West

• cardinal directions
• map scale
• equator
• legend/key

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

• equator
• latitude
• longitude
• map scale

Shows the cardinal directions on a map

• equator
• map scale
• legend/key
• compass rose

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

• Prime Meridian
• Equator
• cartographer
• compass Rose

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

• latitude
• longitude
• equator
• cardinal directions

A map maker

• equator
• cardinal directions
• cartographer
• compass rose

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

• prime meridian
• equator
• compass rose
• legend/key

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

• legend/key
• cardinal directions
• compass rose
• map scale

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

• map scale
• inset
• compass rose
• latitude