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Map Skills / Geography

The following activities reinforce concepts surrounding the Map Skills & Geography. It is intended for grade 6.

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MapFlat diagram of all the parts of the Earth’s surface
TitleShows what the subject of the map is
Compass RoseDirectional indicator. Shows which way north, south, east & west lie on the map.
ScaleGives distances in miles & kilometers
Legend/KeyExplain what the symbols on the map represent.
GridA pattern of intersecting lines circling the globe
Latitude LinesRun from east to west
Longitude LinesRun from north to south
Prime meridianMain line of longitude
EquatorMain line of latitude
ParallelsLatitude lines are also known as these
MeridiansLongitude lines lines are also knowm as these



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