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basic map skills
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| absolute location | exact location of of a place using lat. and long. |
| cardinal directions | N E S W |
| intermediate directions | NE SE NW SW |
| longitude | imaginary line that runs north and south |
| latitude | imaginary line that runs east and west |
| equator | the 0 degree line of lat. |
| Prime Meridian | The 0 degree line of long. |
| scale | Used to determine distances |
| Culture Geo. | Human based aspects of geography including language, religion, clothing, technology, and government |
| Physical Geo. | Natural aspects of geography including land forms created by governments and countries |
| Key | part of map that displays the symbols used within the map |
| Political map | maps that show boundaries such as country or state boundaries |
| Physical map | maps that show natural features and elevations of the land |
| Resource maps | maps that show natural resources |
| Historical Maps | Maps that show how places have changed over time |
| Economic Maps | Maps that show where various goods are produced |