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SEMESTER 1 SOCIAL STUDIES EOCA REVIEW
Geography
Political Map Shows how people have divided
the places on earth into countries, states, cities and other units (borders and boundaries)
Physical Map Shows what the surface of the
earth looks like (geography)
Globe Best representation of the earth Spherical model of the earth
Cartographer A person who designs and creates
maps.
Boundary Dividing line where one place ends and
another begins.
Latitude Imaginary lines running west-East
on a map Also called parallels Never touch
Longitude Imaginary lines running North-
South on a map Also called Meridians Touch at poles
Contour Lines Show height or elevation of
landforms
Map Projections Different representations of Earth Each projection has its own name Equal area projections show SIZE of land mass correctly. P. 102-103
Map Distortion Parts of the map that aren’t
accurate 3d shape into 2D shape Different Projections have different
distortions Mercator distortion-size of objects
are larger the farther away from the equator, such as Antarctica and Greenland.
Map Scale Compares distance on a map to
real distance on earth Different for every map
Map Key Sometimes called a Legend Explains what the symbols on the
map stand for Different on every map
Prime Meridian Line of Longitude 0°
Equator Line of Latitude 0° Divides Earth in half horizontally Divides the Northern Hemisphere
from the Southern Hemisphere
Compass Rose
A symbol that shows directions on a map
Cardinal Directions: North, South, East, West
Intermediate Directions: Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, Southeast
Study Tips Study a few vocabulary terms each
night. Ask a family member to quiz you; they
can give you the definition and you can tell them the matching vocabulary term
Research tricky terms on-line or in a dictionary
Draw a picture Make note cards Good Luck!