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How to use Maps Group 2
Vocabulary
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Geography
4th Grade
07/16/2008

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Term
mental map
Definition
a map that a person pictures in his or her mind
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political map
Definition
a map that shows human made features and boundaries such as cities, highways, and countries.
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map sketch
Definition
a rough drawing a mental map
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ocean
Definition
the great body of salt water that covers almost three-fouths of the Earth's surface; Arctic, Atlantic, Indian, Pacific, or Southern Ocean
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absolute location
Definition
a description of a place using grid coordinates (latitude and longitude)
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relative location
Definition
a description of a place using the relation of one place to another
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road map
Definition
a map for motorists that shows the highways of an area
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highway interchange
Definition
a place where major roads meet or join
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footpath
Definition
a narrow path for pedestrians only
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route
Definition
a road or course for traveling from one place to another
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trail
Definition
a path or track
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U.S. highway
Definition
a major public road that is part of a nationwide highway system
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interstate highway
Definition
a major public road; created after the U.S. highway system
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