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Cartography Voc.
Vocabulary terms and definitions for creating and reading a map
Term | Definition |
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cartographer | a person who makes maps |
map | a flat diagram of the Earth's surface |
scale | unit of measure that gives the distance in miles or kilometers |
map key/legend | lists map symbols and their meanings |
geography | the study of the Earth's physical and cultural features |
atlas | a book of maps and charts that gives information about the world |
title | tells what the map is about; the theme or subject |
compass rose | a circle showing the cardinal directions printed on a map or chart |