6th Ch 01 Lesson 02 Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition |
| hemisphere | half of the Earth |
| key | explains the symbols and shading on a map |
| scale bar | the feature on a map that tells how measured space on a map relates to the actual distance on Earth |
| compass rose | a tool on a map showing cardinal directions (N,S,E,W) and intermediate directions (NE,SE,NW, SW) |
| map projection | a way of representing the spherical Earth on a flat surface |
| scale | the relationship between distances on the map and on Earth |
| elevation | the height of land above sea level |
| relief | the difference in elevation between the highest and lowest parts of an area |
| thematic maps | maps that show more specialized information |
| technology | any way that scientific discoveries are applied to practical use |
| remote sensing | getting information from far away |
| equator | an imaginary circle around the middle of the Earth, halfway between the North and South Pole |
| absolute location | exact location of a place on the Earth |
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