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3rd grade geography
Vocabulary for 3rd grade Geography
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| globe | A 3D model of the Earth |
| politcal map | a map that shows main cities and borders between states and countries |
| physical map | a map that shows physical features of Earth such as rivers, mountains and oceans |
| cartographer | someone who makes maps |
| alphanumeric grid | a set of horizontal and vertical lines that show points on a map using letters and numbers |
| symbols | pictures on a map that stand for something else |
| map key | tells what symbols on a map stand for, also called a legend |
| compass rose | picture on a map that shows cardinal and intermediate directions |
| cardinal directions | North, South, East, West |
| map title | tells what the map is about |
| map scale | a measurement that compares the distance on a map to the distance in real life |