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Understanding Maps
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11
History
6th Grade
10/27/2008

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Term

Scale

Definition
a line on a map that tells you how many miles (or km) are shown in one inch
Term

Legend(key)

Definition
the place on a map where information about what the different symbols on a map mean can be found
Term
Compass Rose
Definition

a symbol placed on a map to show which direction is north

Term
Latitude Lines
Definition
lines placed horizontally on a map to show how far north or south of the equator a location is
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Longitude Lines
Definition
lines placed vertically on a map to show how far east or west a location is from Greenwich England
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Region
Definition
an area with similar features that set it apart from surrounding areas
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Topography
Definition

the physical features of a region, such as mountains, plains and rivers

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Climate
Definition
the average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time
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Cartographer
Definition
a mapmaker
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Projection
Definition
stem a syfor mapping a round earth on a flat surface
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Thematic Map
Definition
a map that gives information on a particular theme or subject
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