An imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles.

One of the halves of the earth as divided by the equator or the prime meridian.

The imaginary line that divides Earth into two equal parts: the Eastern Hemisphere and Western Hemisphere

The lines running horizontally (side to side) around the Earth.

The lines running vertically(up and down) around the Earth

A list that explains the different symbols and colors on a map.

Displays the cardinal and the intermediate directions on a map.

a graphic that shows the relationship between a measurement on the map and the actual distance it represents

The four main directions on a compass: North, South, East, West

The directions between the four main directions on a compass: Northwest, Northeast,Southwest and Southeast

A person who makes maps

a round and scaled model of the Earth's surface