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Lesson 35 of 84 · Maps and Geography
Physical Maps: Mountains, Rivers, and Plains
A compass rose shows the four cardinal directions: north, south, east, and west. Intermediate directions — northeast, southeast, southwest, northwest — fall between them.
Key Facts
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Scale shows real distance on a map.
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North is usually at the top.
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Latitude and longitude form a grid.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What kind of map shows mountains and rivers?