Vocab Quiz 9.20 Review

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political map

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A map that shows governmental boundaries, major cities, and significant water bodies

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physical map

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A map that shows natural features of the land such as mountains, rivers, and valleys

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speciality map

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A map that focuses on specific information such as climate, population, or economic activities

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Projection

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A technique used to show the Earth's spherical surface on a flat surface

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Distortion

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The errors on a map regarding shape, area, distance, or direction compared to the true measurements of the Earth's curved surface

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Legend

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Explains the symbols and colors used on a map

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Scale

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Shows the distance between two points on a map in real life.