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15 Cards in this Set
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compass rose |
A symbol on a map that shows directions. |
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map key |
A map legend; the boxed list showing what symbols or colors on a map represent. |
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scale |
A ruler that shows distances on a map. |
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latitude |
Lines that measure the distance north and south from the equator. |
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longitude |
Lines that measure the distances east and west of the prime meridian. |
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locator map |
A simple map that shows where the area in which an accompanying map is located. |
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political map |
A map that shows information such as borders, capitals, and important cities. |
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physical map |
A map that shows geographic features of a place, such as mountains and valleys and bodies of water. |
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relief |
Relief shows high and low places through different colors and shading. |
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elevation map |
A map that shows physical characteristics of a land area. |
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elevation |
The distance above or below sea level. |
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region |
An area defined by its common features. |
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historical map |
A map that shows information about the past. |
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population-density map |
A map that shows how many people live in the area. |
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satellite map |
A map that shows a picture of what an area looks like from space. |
