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Learning How to Read a Map

Learning How to Read a Map . Holler for Mastro LLC http://www.hollerformastro.com Created by: Kasha Mastrodomenico 2011. Grid. the pattern of lines that circle the globe in east-west and north-south directions. Latitude.

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Learning How to Read a Map

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  1. Learning How to Read a Map Holler for Mastro LLC http://www.hollerformastro.com Created by: Kasha Mastrodomenico 2011

  2. Grid • the pattern of lines that circle the globe in east-west and north-south directions

  3. Latitude • imaginary east-west lines in the grid measuring the distance north and south of the equator

  4. Equator • imaginary line that circles the globe halfway between the North and South Poles

  5. Parallels • lines of latitude; always parallel to the equator

  6. Degrees • measures the distance of parallels from the equator or the distance of meridians from the Prime Meridian.

  7. Longitude • imaginary North-South lines that pass through the poles. They measure distance east and west of the prime meridian

  8. Prime meridian • imaginary line that represents 0 longitude

  9. Meridians • lines of longitude that measure East to West of the Prime Meridian

  10. Compass Rose • has arrows that point to all four principal directions

  11. Absolute location • exact spot found by using latitude and longitude

  12. Legend • (key) explains what the symbols on the map represent

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