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I. Globes and Maps

I. Globes and Maps. A. Globe - A scale model of the Earth. I. Globes and Maps. 1. Globe vocabulary. I. Globes and Maps. a. Grid – A pattern of imaginary lines that circles the globe in north-south and east-west directions. I. Globes and Maps.

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I. Globes and Maps

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  1. I. Globes and Maps • A. Globe - A scale model of the Earth.

  2. I. Globes and Maps • 1. Globe vocabulary

  3. I. Globes and Maps • a. Grid – A pattern of imaginary lines that circles the globe in north-south and east-west directions.

  4. I. Globes and Maps • b. Latitude – imaginary lines that run east-west and measure distances north and south of the equator. (parallels)

  5. I. Globes and Maps • c. Equator – Imaginary line that circles the globe halfway between the north and south poles. (0 degrees)

  6. I. Globes and Maps • d. Longitude – imaginary lines that run north and south and measure distances east and west of the Prime Meridian.

  7. I. Globes and Maps • e. Prime Meridian - An imaginary line that runs through Greenwich, England and represents 0 degrees longitude.

  8. I. Globes and Maps • f. hemispheres - the globe is divided into four hemispheres. • 1. Northern 3. Eastern • 2. Southern 4. Western

  9. I. Globes and Maps • B. Map – • A flat diagram of all or part of the Earth’s surface.

  10. I. Globes and Maps • 1. Map Title – indicates what information is shown.

  11. I. Globes and Maps • 2. Key (legend) – Explains symbols, colors and lines on a map.

  12. I. Globes and Maps • 3. Scale Bar- • Measuring line that helps to find distance on a map.

  13. I. Globes and Maps • 4. Compass Rose – • Shows positions of cardinal directions.

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