The World in Spatial Terms Word Cards

A description or portrayal of the Earth or parts of the Earth.

• Geographic representation

• Physical map

A visual representation of an area

• Geographic representation

• Map

A map made to reflect particular information about a geographic area.

• Thematic or special purpose map

• Physical map

A thematic (special purpose) map that shows political boundaries

• Political map

• Physical map

A thematic (special purpose) map that shows major physical features of a place.

• Political map

• Physical map

Where a place is located in relation to other places.

• Relative Location

• Absolute location

Specific location of a place

• Relative Location

• Absolute location

Imaginary lines that show distances north or south of the equator

• Lines of longitude

• Lines of latitude

Imaginary lines that show distances east or west of the prime meridian.

• Lines of longitude

• Lines of latitude

The line of latitude that circles Earth halfway between the North and South Poles

• Equator

• Prime Meridian