Map practice

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What is a map?

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A map is a visual representation of an area, showing physical features, political boundaries, and other important information.

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What is the capital of Brazil?

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Brasília.

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What is a continent?

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A continent is a large continuous mass of land conventionally regarded as a collective region.

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Name the largest country in South America.

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Brazil.

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What is a self-governing territory?

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A self-governing territory is a region that has its own local government but is still under the jurisdiction of a larger sovereign state.

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What is the significance of the equator on a map?

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The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, and it is used as a reference point for latitude.

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What is latitude?

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Latitude is the measurement of distance north or south of the equator, expressed in degrees.

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What is longitude?

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Longitude is the measurement of distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, expressed in degrees.

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What is a physical map?

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A physical map shows natural features of the Earth, such as mountains, rivers, and lakes.

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What is a political map?

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A political map shows the boundaries of countries, states, and other political units.