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MAP SKILLS ANSWER: SKIP TO NEXT CARD Compass ANSWER: an instrument containing a magnetized pointer that shows the direction of magnetic north and bearings from it. Legend/Key ANSWER: explains the meaning of the symbols on the map Scale ANSWER: the relationship between the portion of Earth being studied and Earth as a whole Parallels ANSWER: lines of latitude or up and down lines Deeagles - Stuvia US Meridians ANSWER: lines of longitude or side to side lines Longitude ANSWER: Distance east or west of the prime meridian or side to side lines Latitude ANSWER: Distance north or south of the equator or up and down lines Political Map ANSWER: A map showing units such as countries, states, provinces, districts, etc. Each is normally a different color Physical Map ANSWER: A map that shows mountains, hills, plains, rivers, lakes, oceans, etc. Thematic Map ANSWER: a map that shows a particular theme, or topic Population map ANSWER: A map showing the number of people living in a certain area. Deeagles - Stuvia US Resource map ANSWER: shows the distribution of various resources 5 THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY ANSWER: SKIP TO NEXT CARD Location ANSWER: The position of anything on Earth's surface. Place ANSWER: A specific point on Earth distinguished by a particular character.