is for Atlas

An Atlas is a book of maps.

National Geographic just published the 10th Edition of their famous atlas, 'Atlas of the World'.

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is for Boundaries

Boundaries are lines that shows the limits of a territory.

This map of the continent of Europe shows the boundaries of the different countries

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is for Compass Rose

A compass rose is a tool that shows directions. These directions are:

Cardinal (North, South, East, West)

and Intermediate (North-West, North-East, South-West, South-East) Directions.

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is for Degree

The Degree is the unit of measurement used for determining latitude and longitude. Degrees are used to divide up the spherical shape of the Earth, at 360º.

This compass shows degrees.

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is for Equator

The Equator is the imaginary line found exactly halfway between the North and South Poles of the Earth. It is found at 0 degrees latitude.

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Equator

is for (map) Features

Map Features share important information about a map. Map Features can include:

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Title

Key

Compass Rose

Scale

is for Grid

A grid is the pattern of horizontal and vertical lines on a map used to help finds objects in relation to each other on a map.

The grid's lines can represent latitude and longitude.

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is for Hemisphere

A Hemisphere is a half of the Earth, where the globe can be divided into 2 equal parts.

There are the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, and the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

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Northern Hemisphere

Southern Hemisphere

is for Islands

Islands are bodies of land that are surrounded by water.

Madagascar is a big island off the continent of Africa

Map of Madagascar

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is for Jungle

A jungle is an area of land that is covered with a lot of trees and plant life.

Maps of the area around the Amazon River also show the jungle.

Map of Amazon River and Surrounding Jungle

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is for Key

The Key explains what you can see or the meaning of the symbols found on a map.

A Key will tell you about:

roads

mountains

rivers

cities

The Key

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is for Latitude & Longitude

Lines of Latitude are the imaginary lines that circle the Earth from East to West.

Lines of Longitude are the imaginary lines that circle the Earth from North to South.

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is for Maps

A map is a picture representation of an entire area or parts of an area, usually on a flat surface. A map will show different characteristics of that area.

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is for Neighborhood

A Neighborhood is an area of a town or city.

A map of a neighborhood could show where people live, the stores in the town, and where parks are.

Map of neighborhood in Seattle,

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is for Ocean

An Ocean is a large body of water.

The Pacific Ocean is found to the west of the USA.

The Atlantic Ocean is found to the east of the USA.

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is for Prime Meridian

The Prime Meridian is an imaginary line at 0 degrees longitude. It equally divides the Western and Eastern Hemispheres.

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