global grid the system of imaginary lines called parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude used to divide the surface of the earth on maps and globes
map scale an element of a map that shows how a unit of distance on the map relates to actual distance on the earth surface
cardinal directions the four main directions on a compass north south east and west
distortion a change in shape size or position of a place when it is shown on map
absolution location the precise point were a place is located on earth
thematic map a map that shows a particular theme or topic
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physical features any natural characteristic of earths surface such as land form and bodies of water
climate zone a large area of earth with a particular pattern of weather
vegetation zone a large area of earth with a certain mic of plants and trees that are adapted to similar conditions
population density the average number of people who live in a unit of area,such as a square mile population density measures how crowded an area is
economic activity any action that relates to the making buying and selling of goods and services