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Social Studies
SS Ch 1 Lesson 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| hemisphere | each half of Earth |
| key | the feature on a map that explains the symbols, colors, and lines on a map |
| scale bar | the feature on a map that tells how a measured space on the map relates to actual distances on Earth |
| compass rose | the feature on a map that shows direction |
| map projection | the system of presenting the round Earth on a flat map |
| scale | the relationship between distances on the map and on Earth |
| elevation | the height or depth of a place compared to sea level |
| relief | the difference between the elevation of one feature and the elevation of another feature near it |
| thematic map | a map that shows more specialized information |
| remote sensing | getting information from far away |