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| Map Scale | Element of a map that shows how a unit of distance on the map, relates to actual distance on the surface of Earth. |
| Global Grid | A system of imaginary lines (called parallels? of latitude and meridians of longitude.) used to divid the surface of Earth on maps and globes. |
| MapLegend (or key) | A box or other display on a map that explains the meaning of symbolsn used on the map. |
| Map Title | The topic of the map. |
| Meridian of Longitude | The imaginary lines that run North and South. |
| Paralleel of Latitude | The imaginary lines that run East and West. |
| Intermediate Directions | Northwest, Northeast,Southeast, and Southwest. |
| Cardinal Directions | The four main directions North, South, East,and West. |
| Map Distortion | A change in shape,size,or position, of the place when it's shown on the map. |
| Absolute Location | The percise piont where a place is located on Earth. |
| Relative Location | Where a place is located in relation to another place. |
| Compass Rose | A diagram on a map that shows directions. |
| What causes seaons to change in different areas on the Earth? | Earth's tilt. |
| What is the difference between rotation and a revolution of Earth | The rotation-spinning/of the Earth on it's axis. Revoloution- one round trip around the sun. |