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2. Identify the largest pieces of the world:1 4 7 B A 2
1= Asia
2= Africa D 6
3= Antarctica 5
4= North America
A= Atlantic Ocean
5= South America
B= Pacific Ocean
6=Australia
C= Arctic Ocean
7= Europe
D= Indian Ocean 3

3. *NOTES*
What does this map illustrate?
Physical map- shows geographic features such as mountains, lakes, deserts etc. (mother nature)

4. *NOTES*
What does this map illustrate?
Political map- shows boundaries/borders of countries (man-made)

5. *NOTES*
INTERPRETING MAPS
1. KEY / LEGEND - gives important information that helps to understand the map. (Ex. * represents capital city)
2. EQUATOR- 0 degree imaginary line of latitude that separates the world into a northern and southern hemisphere
3. PRIME MERIDIAN- 0 degree imaginary line of longitude that separates the world into a eastern and western hemisphere

6. A compass rose is a design on a map that shows directions
A compass rose is a design on a map that shows directions. It shows north, south, east, west, northeast, northwest, southeast, and southwest.

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