Using Maps and Globes

Elements of Maps and Globes

• Title • Symbols• Labels• Color• Latitude Lines

• Longitude Line• Compass Rose• Scale• Legend or key• Locator Globe

Title

Symbols

Labels

Color

Latitude and Longitude Lines

Compass Rose

Scale

Key or Legend

Globe Locator

Hemispheres

• Geographers use a system of an imaginary lines that crisscross the globe.

• The equator circles the middle of the earth like a belt from East to West. Dividing it into two half spheres, the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

• The Prime Meridian circles the earth from North to South. Dividing it into two half spheres, the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

                                        

              

                                

                      

Understanding Latitude and Longitude

• Lines on globes and maps provide information that can help us locate places on the Earth.

Latitude or Parallels

• Circle the earth parallel to the equator.

• This measures distance north or south of the equator in degrees.

• The equator is zero degrees latitude.

• The North Pole is 90N

Longitude or Meridians

• Circle the Earth from pole to pole.

• This measures distance from east or west of the prime meridian.

• The prime meridian is zero degrees longitude.

Absolute Location

• The grid system formed by lines of latitude and longitude makes it possible to find an absolute location of a place.