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Lesson 60 of 84 · Maps and Geography
Mapping Natural Resources
Maps have been made for thousands of years. Ancient Babylonians carved maps on clay tablets. Polynesian navigators used stick charts. Mapmaking blends science and art.
Key Facts
1
Scale shows real distance on a map.
2
North is usually at the top.
3
Latitude and longitude form a grid.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What kind of map shows mountains and rivers?