Geography Concepts and Definitions

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Border

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out line of the map

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Orientation

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the alignment of a map with the cardinal directions

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Scale

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distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground.

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Legend

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explains the symbols colors and lines

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Title

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the heading of the map or name

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Source

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where you got it from

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Mental Map

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when your brain remembers

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Political Map

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shows boundaries and locations like countries, states and cities

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Physical Map

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shows natural disaster, mountain’s rivers, deserts, physical features of land

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Thematic Map

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focuses on a theme or topic