Geography Flashcards

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geography

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Study of places on earth and the relationships between people and their environments.

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geographer

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People who study places on earth and the relationships between people and their environments.

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Special Purpose Maps

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Maps give information on a specific topic. The subject matter of these maps is unlimited.

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Physical map

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Shows the physical features of a place or country, like rivers, mountains, forests, and lakes.

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Political map

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Show the boundaries of countries, states, and counties. They also show the locations of capitals and major cities.

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Map symbols

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Small pictures that stand for different features on a map. A symbol is sometimes drawn to look like what it represents.

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Map Scale

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The size of an object compared to the size of the object's smaller representative on a map.

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Map key/legend

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A list of symbols that appear on the map. They are usually located at the bottom left or right of a map.

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Compass Rose

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A drawing showing different directions on a map, usually found somewhere on the edge of a map.

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Cardinal Directions

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The main points of direction: north, south, east, west.