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Chapter 1 Lesson 2 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| spheres | a round shape like a ball |
| hemisphere | each half of Earth |
| convert | to change from one thing to another |
| distort | to present in a manner that is misleading |
| key | the feature on a map that explains the symbols, colors, and lines used on the map |
| scale bar | the feature on a map that tells how a measured space on the map relates to the actual distance on Earth |
| compass rose | the feature on a map that shows direction |
| map projection | one of several systems used to represent the round Earth on a flat map |
| scale | the relationship between distances on the map and on Earth |
| elevation | the measurement of how much above or below sea level a place is |
| relief | the difference between the elevation of one feature and the elevation of another feature near it |
| thematic map | a map that shows specialized information |
| technology | any way that scientific discoveries are applied to practical use |
| remote sensing | the method of getting information from faraway, such as deep below the ground |