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Geography Map Skills

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The study of Earth and the people who live on it   Geography  
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A small copy or model of the Earth   Globe  
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One half of the Earth   Hemisphere  
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A map that shows the natural features of the earth   Physical Map  
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An imaginary line around the earth halfway between the North and South Poles   Equator  
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A drawing of all or part of the earth on a flat surface   Map  
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Something on a map that represents something on earth   Symbol  
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North, South, East, West   Cardinal Directions  
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Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest   Intermediate Directions  
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A direction indicator on a map showing cardinal and intermediate directions   Compass Rose  
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The relative distance on a map compared to the real distance   Map Scale  
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A map that shows information about past events   Historical Map  
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A small map set into a larger map to show where the main map is located   Map Locator  
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A map that shows information such as cities, states, and countries   Political Map  
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The explanation of the symbols on a map   Map Key  
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