Geography and Map Terms

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Compass Rose

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A special symbol to help you find directions

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Cardinal directions

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North, South, East, and West

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North Pole

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The farthest point north on Earth.

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South Pole

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The farthest point South on Earth.

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Intermediate directions

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NW, NE, SW, SE

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Political map

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Shows the boundaries that separate different states or countries.

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Title

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Tells you what the map is about.

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Boundaries

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Lines that separate states or countries.

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Legend

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Tells you what the symbols on a map mean.

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Symbol

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Stands for a city, mountain, or a resource.