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Geo-Terms
Absolute location:
The precise point where a place is located on earth
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Distortion:
A change in shape in the shape, size, or position of a place when it's shown on a map
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Map projection:
of representing the
the spherical earth
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
in depending whihwith way the
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.
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Questions:
1. What happens when distortion takes place?

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 whih 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