Map Skills Continents Oceans EquatorPrime Meridian Global History
Map Skills Continents Oceans Equator/Prime Meridian Global History 1 ---- Mrs. Valdes
Compass Rose A compass rose shows direction. The cardinal directions are ► North (N), East (E), ► South (S), and West (W). ► A good way to remember the directions is: ► Never Eat Soggy Waffles ►
Continents • There are seven (7) continents in the world. • A continent is a body of LAND. • The continents are: • 1. North America • 2. Europe • 3. Asia • 4. Africa • 5. South America • 6. Australia • 7. Antarctica
Oceans • There are four (4) oceans in • • • the world. An ocean is a large body of salt water. The four oceans are: 1. Indian Ocean 2. Arctic Ocean 3. Atlantic Ocean 4. Pacific Ocean An easy way to remember the oceans is: I Am A Person. Indians Always Paint Arrows.
The Continent of Europe n n n The countries of Spain, England, and France are located on the continent of Europe
What is a Hemisphere? The term hemisphere means half of the globe. The earth is divided into four hemispheres: n Southern Hemisphere n Northern Hemisphere n Eastern Hemisphere n Western Hemisphere
Equator n n n The Equator: is an imaginary line that travels East – West around the middle of the earth. Divides the globe into the northern and southern hemispheres.
Prime Meridian n The Prime Meridian is an imaginary line that divides the globe into the eastern and western hemispheres.
Can you find what hemisphere these countries are located in? n n n China Egypt Greece India Italy Iraq What do they all have in common?
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