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Midterm Geography
Term | Definition |
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map | drawing of the earth on a flat surface |
globe | is a model of the earth that shows the earth's shape, land, distances, and directions as they truly relate to one another |
cartographer | person who makes maps |
map key | explains the lines, symbols, and colors used on a map |
hemisphere | the equator divides the earth into "half spheres" or hemispheres |
compass rose | all of the cardinal directions are shown on the compass rose |
cardinal directions | north, south, east, and west |
intermediate directions | fall between the cardinal directions. Northeast ,southeast, northwest, southwest. |