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Geography Voc. Wk. 1
Unit 1 Geography Vocab. Week 1 (Quiz Tues. 9/8)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| bar scale | a graphic that compares the distance on a map to the actual distance it represents |
| cardinal directions | directions of north, south, east, west |
| compass rose | a directional arrow that shows cardinal and sometimes intermediate directions on a map |
| contiguous | sharing an edge or boundary; touching |
| inset map | a smaller map set within the border of a larger one |
| intermediate directions | directions of northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest |
| international border | a border between countries |
| legend (key) | a list that explains the symbols on a map |
| political map | a map that shows human-made features and boundaries such as cities, highways, and countries |