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Lesson 63 of 84 · Maps and Geography
Planning a Trip Using a Map
Maps of cities show how neighborhoods, transportation systems, and land use are organized. Urban planners use detailed maps to design better communities.
Key Facts
1
The equator divides Earth into hemispheres.
2
Scale shows real distance on a map.
3
North is usually at the top.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What does map scale tell you?