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THE STUDY GUIDE
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ABSOLUTE LOCATION | The precise location of any place on earth. |
| DISTORTION | A change in the shape size or position of a place when it is shown on a map. |
| MAP PROJECTION | A way of representing the spherical earth on a flat surface. |
| RELATIVE LOCATION | Where a place is located in relation to another place. |
| MAP LEGEND OR KEY | List each symbol and shows what they mean. |
| MAP GRID | Mapmakers often use systems of imaginary lines to dived space on their maps. |
| MAP SCALE | The way to read the distances on a map. |