Map Vocabulary

4. location describes the position of something in relation to something else using cardinal directions
9. An imaginary circle on the earth's surface that passes through the magnetic poles
10. Primary purpose is to show governmental boundaries of countries, states ect.
12. A measurement of the angular distance from the prime meridian
13. A table of symbols that appear on a map
14. location describes the exact position of something
15. A half of the earth as divided by the equator
18. The parallel of latitude at the distance of 23 26 from the earth's equator

1. A set of values that show the exact position of something
2. An imaginary line that runs through the earth between the magnetic poles and about which the earth rotates
3. Name for each of the four main points on a compass
5. The different systems of transforming the location on a sphere onto a flat surface
6. A measurement of the angular distance of the equator
7. North South East West
8. A spherical map representing earth
11. A map shows differences in elevations by shading or texture
16. primary purpose is to show geographical features
17. An imaginary circle on the earth's surface that is equidistant from the magnetic poles