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 |