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Vocabulary

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GeographyThe study of people, places, and things and how they are related to one another.
Longitude/MeridiansRuns pole to pole.
ScaleDescribes the size of the map in relation to the real world.
Political mapsMaps that show things created by people.
The 7 continentsAsia, Africa, Europe, North America, South America, and Australia.
Prime Meridian0 degree Longitude.
Compass Rose/OrientationShows Cardinal directions.
Latitude/ParallelsRun Parallel to the Equator.
TODALSIGSSTitle,Orientation,Date,Author,Legend,Scale,Index,Grid,Source, Sitiuation.
CartographersMapmakers
Special Purpose MapsMaps designed to display very specific information.
The Four OceansIndians, Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic oceans.
Legend/KeyTo show what certian things on a map are.
GridTo get the exact position.
Physical MapsMaps that show things created by nature.
Equator0 degrees latitude. Divides the Earth.
GazetteerA dictionary or index of geographical names and places.


Russell Amsler

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