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compass rose | a symbol on a map that shows directions |
continent | one of 7 major area of land on the earth |
equator | an ikmaginary line around the earth that divides it into northern and southern hemispheres |
grid map | a map divided into squares so locations can easily be found |
landform map | a map that uses symbols to stand for mountains, hills, and valleys |
map | an illustration that is usually flat and shows the feature in an area |
map key | a box on a map that shows what each symbol on the map stands for |
map scale | a measuring tool on a map that stands for real distances on earth |
political map | a map that shows borders or dividing lines, between states and countries |
product map | a map that shows the main resources, crops, and other products of an area |
road map | a map that shows highways and other major roads |
weather map | a map that shows sunny, rainy or other weather conditions in an area |
plains | flat lowlands |
hills | rounded, raised areas of land |
river | a stream of water cutting through land |
valley | lowlands dipping between mountains |
mountain | high peaks of land |
bay | water surrounded by land on 3 sides |
island | land completely surrounded by water |
lake | water surrounded by land |