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Lesson 40 of 84 · Maps and Geography
Maps Help Us Travel
Maps have been around for thousands of years. Long ago, people drew maps on animal skins and clay tablets to show where things were.
Key Facts
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A compass rose shows directions.
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Maps help us find places.
3
Globes show the whole Earth.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Which direction is usually at the top of a map?