4th Grade Unit 1 Vocab

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Map

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A drawing of all or part of Earth's surface.

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Map key

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A code to understand the map's parts.

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Compass rose

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Symbol on a map showing cardinal directions.

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Distance scale

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Relationship between map distance and real distance.

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Grid:

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A network of horizontal and perpendicular lines for locating places on a map.

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Continent

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A large land area separated by water or natural features.

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Ocean

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A huge body of salt water.

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Latitude

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Distance north or south of the equator in degrees.

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Longitude

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Distance in degrees east or west of an imaginary line from the north pole to the south pole.

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Characteristics

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A special quality or appearance that makes an individual or a group different from others.