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Map and Globe Terms

Map and Globe Terms . pages 80 - 83. Equator. C ircles the Earth like a belt. The Equator is at 0 degrees latitude. Halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole. Hemisphere. it divides the Earth in half-spheres. Prime Meridian. at 0 degrees longitude. Latitude.

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Map and Globe Terms

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  1. Map and Globe Terms pages 80 - 83

  2. Equator • Circles the Earth like a belt. The Equator is at 0 degrees latitude. Halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole.

  3. Hemisphere • it divides the Earth in half-spheres.

  4. Prime Meridian • at 0 degrees longitude

  5. Latitude • lines of latitude circle the Earth parallel to the Equator.

  6. Longitude • lines of longitude circle the Earth from Pole to Pole.

  7. Absolute Location • pinpoint the precise spot where one line of latitude crosses one line of longitude.

  8. Cartographer • a map maker

  9. Great Circle • an imaginary line that follows the curve of the Earth

  10. GPS • stands for Global Positioning System. Places based on coordinates broadcast by satellites.

  11. Projection • ways of showing the Earth on a flat piece of paper.

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