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Map Terms
Social Studies 6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| legend | a key on a map that explains the symbols on the map |
| elevation | the height of land above sea level |
| altitude | Another word for elevation. The height of land above sea level. |
| plateau | Flat or gently rolling land that stands high above sea level |
| scale | A ratio that compares map distance to actual distance |
| grids | A series of lines on a map or globe that cross each other at right angles. |
| north pole | The most northern point on earth |
| south pole | the most southern point on earth |
| compass rose | an arrow on a map that shows directions |
| cardinal directions | one of the four main directions of the compass, north, south, east, west |
| intermediate directions | the "in between" direction on a compass such as northwest or southeast. |
| isthmus | a narrow strip of land that connects two larger pieces |
| parallels of latitude | Lines on a map or globe that circle the earth from west east. |
| meridians of longitude | lines on a map or globe that run from the north pole to the south pole |
| axis | an imaginary line running through the earth from the north pole to the south pole. |
| rotation | one complete turn of the earth on its axis. The earth makes a complete rotation on its axis every 24 hours. |
| revolve | To turn, The earth turns around the sun |
| revolution | one complete journey of the earth around the sun. |
| equinox | equal hours of daylight and darkness. |
| climate | the usual weather over a long period of time. |
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