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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| hemisphere | the equator divides the southern and northern hemisphere |
| key | the key explains the map examples colors symbols boxes |
| scale bar | tells the actual distance on earth |
| compass rose | shows direction |
| map projections | distorts aspects of earth to make others more accurately as possible |
| scale | is the relationship between the map and the earth |
| elevation | how high above sea level it is |
| relief | the difference between the elevation of a feature and and elevation feature of one near it |
| thematic map | shows more specilacized information |
| technology | is any way scientific discoveries are applied to practical use |
| remote sensing | means getting information from far away |