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=__Geo-Terms__=

**Absolute location:**
The precise point where a place is located on earth



Distortion:
A change in shape in the shape, size, or position of a place when it's shown on a map

Map projection:
A way of representing the spherical earth on a flat surface

Relative location:
Where a place is located in relation to another place

__**Map Titles and Symbols;**__
Map titles show what the topic the map is showing, also the date and location

A compass rose shows what direction you can go in. If you're lost you know what direction to go in depending with way the needle points.

Symbols on a map like the map legend or map key shows and explains what something is. A map grid divides up space on the map and global grid allows people to locate a place.



Questions:
1. What happens when distortion takes place? a. deformity b. makes it smaller c. makes it bigger d. makes it perfect

2. What is a compass rose? a. a map b. a flower c. something that tells direction d. name of the map

3. What was the date of the first map? a. 1669 b. 1569 c. 1627 d. 43 a.d.

4. What does a map grid do? a. divides space on a map b. shows direction c. a compass d. shows what something is