Geography Terms and Definitions

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Physical Map

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A physical map shows the physical features of a place such as bodies of water and mountains

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Political Map

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This type of map shows imaginary boundary lines such as state and national borders

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Thematic Map

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A map which emphasizes a specific subject or theme

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Scale

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A map's scale helps you determine the distance between points on a map

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Legend

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The legend explains what the symbols on a map mean

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Orientation

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Orientation lets you know which way is North, South, East, and West on a map

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Latitude

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Latitude is horizontal

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Longitude

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Longitude is vertical

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Geographic Data

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The collection and recording of information

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Megalopolis

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A very densely and heavily populated area that often spans across a large amount of land