Understanding Map Scale

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Navigate the world like an explorer with a question.

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Where you live shapes how you live — more than you think.

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A globe is a three-dimensional model of Earth. Unlike flat maps, globes show the true shape and size of continents. However, globes cannot show small details and are less portable.

Key facts

Remember these

1The equator divides Earth into hemispheres.
2Scale shows real distance on a map.
3North is usually at the top.

Then & Now

🌍 Where things are still decides who gets what.

Question 1 of 2

What does map scale tell you?

How sure?😐 maybe

Question 2 of 2

What do latitude lines measure?

How sure?😐 maybe

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