Map words - Definition
Latitude -
It is a horizontal angle that determines where a location is in a map.
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Longitude -
It is a vertical angle that determines where a location is on a map.
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Orientation -
Being directed to a destination by using the clues on a map or the help of a compass.
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Co-ordinate -
Using number lines and using their points to indicate a location.
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Meridian -
The line on a map.
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Equator -
The equator separates the Northern and Southern Hemisphere, where it is at latitude 0°
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Mercator -
Mercator is the name of the person who discovered the Equator.
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Continent -
A mainland or a large superior land masses joined together.
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Defining words
Sextant -
An instrument that uses the angle of latitude to determine where their current location is.
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Chronometer-
A modern clock/watch.
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Tectonic Plates-
The land masses that we are on.
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Sentences
Tropic of Cancer-
The most northerly circle of latitude on Earth.
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Tropic of capricorn-
The most southerly circle of latitude on Earth
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International date line-
An imaginary line that indicates the dates and times of a country.
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This is one of the tasks we had to complete with Mr Strang in the past few days. We have been learning a lot about Geography.
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