Maps and Globes Globes are more accurate of

***Maps and Globes*** -Globes are more accurate of size and shapes, but maps are more convenient to use

*Types of Maps • Physical—shows landforms, bodies of water and elevation (nature stuff)

Types of Maps cont. • Political—shows features that humans have created, towns, cities, countries, and boundary lines

Types of Maps cont. • Thematic—focus on a specific idea, can show climate, historic periods, vegetation, population, natural resources

*The Compass Rose • • Used to show directions Four cardinal directions –N, S, E, W Combination directions– NE, SW, NW Can go more detailed – NNE, SSW

*Map Terms • Legend or Key—usually the bottom corner, explains symbols, shading, colors

*Map Terms cont. • Scale—compares distance on the map and relates it to a distance on the earth • Larger scale=more detail, small scale=less detail

*Map Terms cont. • Latitude—imaginary lines that run east and west but measure north and south from the equator = 0 degrees latitude – Lines are parallel, never touch – 23 N and S—Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn – 66 N and S –Arctic and Antarctic Circles

*Map Terms cont. • Longitude—imaginary lines running from the poles that measure distance east and west of the prime meridian - 0 longitude – Lines get closer as they get to the poles