(e.g. North, North West, South, East, West)

The main tool used by geographers. Maps show features in a plan view as birds see it from above.

An area of land which is controlled by its own government, e.g. Wales.

The city that is the official seat of government in the country, e.g. Cardiff

Very, very large areas of land. There are 7 continents in the world, e.g. Europe.

A map that describes the weather today or forecasts the weather in different places and countries.

Very, very large areas of water, e.g. Pacific Ocean. Oceans cover over 71% of the Earth's surface!

An imaginary line around the middle of the Earth. The distance around the equator is about 24,900 miles (40,000 kilometres)!