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Map Skills Vocab
Part 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Map Scale | The relationship between the distance on a map and the real distance on Earth. |
| Compass Rose | A small graphic on a map showing intermediate and cardinal directions. |
| Cardinal Directions | The four main directions on a map or globe (N, S, E, W) |
| Intermediate Directions | The directions located between the main directions on a map or globe (NW, SW, NE, SE) |
| Relative Location | Tells us the location of a place using other surrounding places, or by using cardinal directions |
| Absolute Location | Tells us exactly where something is located using an address or specific coordinates |
| Map Key/Legend | A table on a map that lists and explains the symbols used |
| Equator | An imaginary line that divides the Earth into hemispheres (between north and south or east and west) |
| Globe | A model of the earth |