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20 Cards in this Set
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Scale
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The relationship between the actual size of an area and its size on the map
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Key or Legend
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A design on a map used to tell what things the symbols on the map stand for
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Latitude
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An imaginary line or parallel, measuring distance north or south of the equator
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Longitude
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An imaginary line or meridian, measuring distance east or west of the prime meridian
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Equator
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An imaginary line that runs east to west and splits the earth in half
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Prime meridian
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An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole and splits the earth in half
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Compass Rose
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A small drawing on a map, used to show directions
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Intermediate Directions
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The four inbetween directions; Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, Southwest
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Cardinal Directions
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The four main directions; North, South, East, West
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Symbol
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A sign or drawing that stands for something else
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Degree
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A degree of measurement, it can be used for calculating latitude and longitude
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Intersect
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To cross or go through
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Geography
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The study of earth and human activity
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Map
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A flat representation of the earth
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Globe
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The representation of the earth in the shape of a ball
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Climate
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The weather in a general area
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Landforms/Physical Features
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A natural feature of the earth’s surface (mountains, lakes, island, volcano
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Cartographer
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A person who makes maps
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Region
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An area of land, or part of the earth grouped together because of similarities such as language, culture, history, climate, or geography
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Human features
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A human made feature on earth’s surface (skyscrapers, roads, railways)
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