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!