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19 Cards in this Set
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North Pole |
The North Pole is the place farthest north on earth. |
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South Pole |
The South Pole is the place farthest south on Earth. |
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globe |
A globe is a sphere shaped model of the earth. |
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map |
A map is a flat drawing of a place. |
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map key |
A map key tells what the symbols on a map mean. |
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name the 4 oceans |
Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic |
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equator |
The equator is an imaginary line circling the earth, halfway between the North and South Pole. |
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cardinal directions |
north, south, east, west |
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intermediate directions |
northwest, southwest, northeast, southeast |
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name the seven continents |
North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, Antarctica |
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latitude |
The lines of latitude are line that circle the earth running WEST to EAST. |
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longitude |
The lines of longitude are lines that circle the earth running NORTH to SOUTH. |
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symbols |
drawings that stand for things. |
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compass rose |
the guide to the directions on a map |
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Rocky Mountains |
the largest mountain range in North America |
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Mississippi River |
Longest River in US |
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Austin, Texas |
capital city of the state of Texas |
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grid |
horizontal and vertical lines on a map which help to locate places |
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map scale |
measurements on a map which allow you to calculate distance between locations |
