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Geography
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Geography | Study of the Earth’s features |
| Map Symbols | Symbol that stands for something real on Earth. |
| Map Key | A box on a map in which map symbols are explained Also called a map legend |
| Distance Scale | Use to measure the distance from one place to another |
| Elevation | Height of something that is elevated |
| Bar Graph | Graph that uses bars of different length to stand for amounts or numbers of things |
| Pictograph | Graph that uses pictures or symbols to stand for the numbers of things |
| Circle Graph | Graph that show how the part of something relates to the whole |
| Line Graph | Graph that uses points connected by lines |
| Compass Rose | Drawing on map that shows the cardinal directions to help people use the map |
| Cardinal Directions | Main directions north, south, east, and west |
| Intermediate Directions | Directions northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest |
| Grid | Point where two lines meet, or cross, on a map |
| Climate | Average weather for a particular region |
| Precipitation | Amount of rain, hail, snow, or sleet deposited in a certain region |
| Vegetation | Process of vegetating or growing as a plant does |
| Urban | Relating to a city area |
| Suburban | Small community that is close to a city |
| Rural | Away from cities |
| Migration | Movements of large groups of people from one place to another. |
| Timeline | Drawing that shows when and in what order events took place |