Map and Globe Terms

pages 80 - 83

Equator Circles the Earth like a belt. The

Equator is at 0 degrees latitude. Halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole.

Hemisphere it divides the Earth in half-spheres.

Prime Meridian at 0 degrees longitude

Latitude lines of latitude circle the Earth parallel

to the Equator.

Longitude lines of longitude circle the Earth from

Pole to Pole.

Absolute Location pinpoint the precise spot where one line

of latitude crosses one line of longitude.

Cartographer a map maker

Great Circle an imaginary line that follows the curve

of the Earth

GPS stands for Global Positioning System.

Places based on coordinates broadcast by satellites.

Projection ways of showing the Earth on a flat

piece of paper.