Geography and Political Terms

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Physical map

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Highlights natural features such as mountains, lakes, and rivers.

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Thematic map

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Highlights one subject or theme.

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Locator map

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Highlights where Pennsylvania is located in the United States.

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Political map

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Highlights political features such as countries, states, counties, or cities.

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Boundary

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A line determining the limits of an area.

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Mountain

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A landform that is much higher than the land around it.

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Plateau

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An area of high land that once was flat.

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River

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A long flowing body of water.

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Lake

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Body of water that is contained in one place.

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Reservoir

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An artificial, or man-made lake.