Maps Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Absolute Location | The exact location of a place. |
Cardinal Directions | North,South, East, And West. |
Intermediate Directions | Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, Southwest. |
Latitude | Imaginary lines that runs east to west. |
Longitude | Imaginary lines that run north to south. |
Prime Merridean | 0 degree line of Longitude. |
Equator | 0 degree line of Latitude. |
Scale | Used to determine distances in either customary or metric system for places on maps. |
Cultural Geography | Human based aspects of cultures. |
Physical Geography | Natural aspects of natural landforms. |
Political Geography | Aspects created by governments and countries. |
Key or Legend | Symbols displayed on map to show directions. |
Political Maps | Maps that show boundaries of of countries and states and cities. |
Physical Maps | Maps that show natural features. |
Resource Maps | Maps that show natural resources. |
Historical Maps | Maps that show the evolution of places overtime. |
Economic Maps | Maps that show where various goods are produced. |
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