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| Map | an accurate drawing of part of the earth’s surface |
| Legend | summary of all the symbols on a map with their meanings |
| Direction | the line along which anything points |
| Scale | the relationship between the actual size of something and a representation of it |
| Linear scale | scale is shown using a line broken into portions |
| Ratio scale | scale is shown by a comparison between two numbers |
| Statement scale | when the scale is stated in a sentence |
| Large scale map | shows a small area with a large amount of detail |
| Small scale map | shows a large area with a small amount of detail |
| Topographic map | shows the shape of the land being mapped |
| Area reference | a four digit number show one particular square on a topographic map |
| Grid reference | a six digit number are used to find a specific point or feature on a map |
| Spot height | a single point on a map that shows the exact elevation |
| Trig point | normally shows the highest point of an area with a black triangle |
| Contour lines | linea on a map that join all places of equal height |
| Contour interval | difference in height between two adjacent contour lines |
| Relief | describes the shape of the land |
| Elevation | the height of a point above sea level |
| Aspect | the direction a slop faces running downhill |
