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| Scale | Shows distance on a map compared to the real thing |
| Compass Rose | Shows direction on a map |
| Key | Shows what symbols mean |
| Symbols | A simple picture in place of a word ( color, object) |
| Physical map | Shows features like mountains and bodies of water |
| Political map | Shows boundary lines |
| Title | What the map is about |
| Index | Gives grid coordinates of a location on a map |
| Grid | When lines intersect to form a squares |
| Creator | The person who made the map |
| Geography | The study of the earth and all its variety |
| Skyscraper | An example of a cultural feature |
| Climate | The pattern of weather over a long period of time |
| Plant life in an area | Vegetation |
| Economic activity | Any action that relates to the making, buying and selling of goods and services |
| Region | An area defined by one or more natural or cultural characteristics that set it apart from other areas |
| Population density | The average number of people who live in a unit of area such as square miles. Measures how crowded an area is. |
| Thematic Map | A map that shows a particular topic |
