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Lesson 67 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
1
North is usually at the top.
2
Latitude and longitude form a grid.
3
A legend explains map symbols.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Which direction is usually at the top of a map?