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Maps SS
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cartographer | A person who makes maps |
| Map Title | Tells you the subject of the map |
| Map key/Legend | Explains what the symbols on the map stand for |
| Compass Rose | Direction maker on the map; shows the main directions or cardinal directions |
| Cardinal directions | North, East south and west |
| Intermediate directions | The directions between cardinal directions: North East, North west, South East and South West |
| Map Scale | Compares the distance on the map with a distance in the real world |
| Inset Map | Small maps in between Larger maps |
| Grid | maps that have that cross each other to form a pattern of squares |
| Physical map | Physical maps show the natural features of earth |
| Political map | show how humans have impacted the landscape |
| Thematic map | shows a variety of information including things like climate,precipitation,vegetation,elevation,population,life expectancy and more. |