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Introduction to maps (types and parts) and map skills
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A 2-dimensional, flat representation of Earth that shows special features like weather
thematic map
political map
physical map
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What is it called when searching for the position of a place in relation to other places?
absolute location
relative location
3
What do we call the main directions, North, South, East, and West?
intermediate directions
cardinal directions
4
What is the exact point where a place is located, identified by latitude and longitude?
absolute location
relative location
5
A 2-dimensional, flat representation of Earth with boundaries of countries are shown
physical map
political map
thematic map
6
What are the imaginary lines that run from North to South around the Earth?
latitude
longitude
7
What is zero degrees longitude?
Prime Meridian
Equator
8
What is it called on a map where latitude and longitude lines create this?
cookies
grid
map title
map key
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What is another name for lines of latitude?
meridians
parallels
10
What is this?
map directions
compass cross
compass rose
map guide
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What part of the map helps us determine the actual distance between two points on a map?
legend
ruler
key
scale
12
What gives information about the map?
compass rose
map key
scale
map title
13
A 2-dimensional, flat representation of Earth that shows physical features; landforms
physical map
thematic map
political map
14
What do you call the directions between North, South, East, and West, such as Northeast and SW?
cardinal directions
intermediate directions
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What are the imaginary lines the run from East to West around the Earth?
latitude
longitude
16
What part of the map explains what the different colors or symbols mean?
map key
map title
map scale
map compass
17
What is zero degrees latitude?
Prime Merdian
Equator
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What is another name for lines of longitude?
meridians
parallels