Ch1.2 Where Communities Are Located

Front

What is a three-dimensional model of Earth called?

Back

globe

Front

___ are two-dimensional images of Earth.

Back

map

Front

What does the key, or legend, of a map tell you?

Back

what the symbols stand for

Front

The ___ of a map tells what the map shows.

Back

title

Front

What shows directions on both maps and globes?

Back

a compass rose

Front

A ___ shows how to measure the real distance between two places on a map or globe.

Back

scale

Front

A pattern of lines that forms squares is called a ____

Back

grid

Front

How can I find the absolute location of a place?

Back

by using latitude and longitude on a map or globe

Front

A ___ is an area with common features that set it apart from other areas.

Back

region

Front

A ____ shows country and state borders. A ___ shows valleys, mountains, plains, and deserts.

Back

political map, physical map