Vocabulary Week 3

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Relative Location

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The location of a place in relation to other places.

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The purpose of a map scale

Back

It measures distances between places

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Key/Legend on a map

Back

Explains the symbols

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Cardinal Directions

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North, East, South, West

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Physical characteristics of a place

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What a place consists of by nature

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Human Characteristics of a Place

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Places made by humans (houses, bridges)

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Symbols on a map

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Represent actual places, such as restaurants and parks.

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Latitude measures:

Back

Distance north and south of the equator.

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Longitude measures:

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Distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.

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Function of a map's compass rose

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Indicates direction