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3rd 9 weeks SS
Social studies vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Scale | a map tool that helps determine the distance between two points |
| map | a drawing of the earth’s surface on a flat paper |
| Symbol | a small picture the represents something (on a map) |
| legend/map key | Box that tells what the symbols mean (on a map) |
| modify | making changes to the existing conditions Related Vocabulary |
| adapt | making adjustments because of existing conditions |
| natural hazard | a natural event that causes damage or loss of lives |
| landforms | physical geographic features on the surface of the earth |
| climate | a pattern of weather over time in a particular area |
| compass rose | a symbol used on maps to show directions |
| globe | a model of the earth that shows geographic information |
| map | a drawing of the earth’s surface on a flat paper |
| Pollution | making the environment dirty and causing harmful effects |
| Respiratory issues | Coughing, wheezing, breathing difficulties, asthma exacerbation, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to inhaled pollutants irritating the airways |