Using Maps and Geographic Tools Flashcards

Grade 4 · Social Studies · Flashcards

Key vocabulary for reading maps and using geographic tools.

Flashcards

Compass rose: Symbol on a map showing north, south, east, and west
Map legend (key): Explains what symbols and colors mean on a map
Map scale: Shows how distances on the map compare to real-world distances
Latitude: East-west lines on a map; measure distance north or south of the equator
Longitude: North-south lines on a map; measure distance east or west of the prime meridian
Equator: Line at 0° latitude; divides Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres
Prime meridian: Line at 0° longitude; divides Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres
Cardinal directions: The four main directions: north, south, east, and west
Physical map: Map showing natural features like mountains, rivers, and plains
Political map: Map showing human-made borders, states, and city locations
Climate map: Map showing weather patterns and climate zones of different regions
Population map: Map showing where people live and population density
Hemisphere: Half of the Earth; Earth has Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Hemispheres
Coordinates: A set of numbers (latitude + longitude) that identify an exact location on Earth