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3 Maps- 2 dimensional representation of the Earth or certain areas Globes- 3 dimensional representation of the Earth

4 T-Title- Explains the subject of a Map O- Orientation- Shows North, South, East and West A- Author- Who made the Map D- Date- When the Map was made S- Scale- What is the distances on the map

5 1) Reference Maps- represents natural and man-made features on Earth. (Physical and Political Maps 2) Thematic Maps- Display a specific type of information, such as climate or population density 3) Navigational Maps- Used mainly by sailors and pilots

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7 Physical Maps- Used to show the types of landforms and bodies of water in a specific area

8 Political Maps- Shows features of the Earth that are human created. (cities, states, countries)

9 Maps that focus on a specific type of information Example Cartograms- shows information on an area based on data beside land area.

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