Elements of Maps Class 6

Lines of latitude are also known as parallels because they run parallel to the Equator and to each other.

Longitude lines measure the distance in degrees East or West of the Prime Meridian.

Australia is unique as it is both a country and an entire continent.

The five major oceans are the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic. Antarctic is a continent, not an ocean.

A map projection is a mathematical method used to represent the curved surface of the Earth on a flat plane.

Thematic maps are specifically designed to show a particular theme or topic, such as economic activity, population density, or climate. Political maps show boundaries, while physical maps show terrain.

Lines of latitude, also known as parallels, measure the distance north or south of the equator. The Prime Meridian is used as the reference point for longitude.

By standard convention in geography and navigation, latitude is always stated before longitude when providing coordinates.

A hemisphere is defined as half of a sphere or globe, typically divided by the equator into northern and southern halves or by the prime meridian into eastern and western halves.

Physical maps are designed to display natural features of the Earth, including mountains, rivers, elevation, and landforms.

Absolute location is the precise point on Earth identified by a specific coordinate system, such as latitude and longitude. Relative location describes where something is in relation to other landmarks.

Political maps focus on human-made features, such as national or state boundaries, cities, and capitals, rather than natural physical features.