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Compass rose
a symbol on a map that shows the cardinal directions
Scale
The ratio of distance on earth compared to the same distance on a map
symbol
a graphic used to represent a geographic feature or group of features
Key
a box on a map which explains the symbols, provides a scale, and more
cartographer
a person who draws or produces maps
grid
a pattern of evenly spaced vertical and horizontal lines used to identify a location on a map
interpolation
the process of finding the unknown value in between two points
latitude
the measurement of distance north or south of the equator
meridian
an imaginary line drawn from the north to the south pole
distortion
the misrepresentation of shape, area, distance, and direction of geographic features when compared to their real measurements
great circle
the largest possible circle that can be drawn around a sphere
projection
a way of showing the surface of a 3-dimensional sphere on a flat surface
natural resources
materials from the earth that are used to support life and meet people’s needs
physical map
a map which shows us natural features of the earth
glacier
a large body of ice which constantly moves under its own weight
mountain
high rocky land (usually at least 2000 ft.)
Strait
a narrow body of water which connects two larger bodies of water
island
land completely surrounded by water
escarpment
steep slopes at the edge of a plateau
Ocean
a continuous body of water which is larger than a sea
gulf
a part of an ocean or sea extending into the land which is bigger than a bay
physical features
different types of land or water on the Earth
sea
a continuous body of water but is smaller than an ocean
bay
a part of the ocean or sea extending into land but is smaller than a gulf
river
a moving or flowing body of freshwater
downstream
water in a river going downhill
mouth
the place where a river enters a lake, larger river, or the ocean/ end of a river
cape
land surrounded by water on three sides but is smaller than a peninsula
continent
one of the 7 largest landmasses on the Earth
isthmus
a narrow strip of land which connects two larger landmasses
altitude
height above sea level
peninsula
land surrounded by water on three sides and is bigger than a cape
geography
study of the Earth and how people use their resources
fjord
steep slopes going into the sea
upstream
going against the river’s current towards the source
archipelago
group of islands
tributary
a flowing freshwater stream that flows into a larger stream or river
valley
low land in between hills or mountains
harbor
a body of water which is sheltered by natural or artificial barriers
lake
a body of water that is surrounded by land
Delta
sediment and dirt deposited at the mouth of a river, forming a triangular area
channel
a wide strait or waterway between two land masses that lie close to each other
canyon
deep valley with steep sides usually haves a river flowing at the bottom
plain
low flat wide open land
canal
a human made waterway which allows boats and ships to pass from one body of water to another
source
the place where a river begins/ start of the river
plateau
high flat land
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