Map Types/Map Basics Fast and Furious

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A compass rose helps determine a map's ___________.

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orientation

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The map shown here is an example of a ___________ map. It shows the landforms of a place.

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physical

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The map shown here is an example of a ___________ map. It shows the borders between countries.

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political

Front

What do geographers use to indicate the absolute location of any place on Earth?

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A global grid (lines of latitude and longitude)

Front

What tool compares distance on a map with distance on the Earth?

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Map Scale

Front

Letter D is showing this map element: Map scale, Map title, Map legend/key, Compass Rose

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Map legend/key

Front

What does a compass rose tell a map user?

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Cardinal directions on a map

Front

What city will you find at approximately 30'N, 90'W?

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New Orleans

Front

Which type of map is shown above?

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Physical Map

Front

Which of the 4 types of maps is being shown above? (Shows boundaries of states)

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Political Map