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This week we are learning how to use maps.

Go to Quizlets.com to practice for test on the following terms.

1.  Political map – shows information such as countries, states, cities, and capital cities. 2.  Physical map – shows the Earth’s natural features, such as mountains, oceans, and rivers. 3.  Landform map – shows the shape of Earth’s landmasses and bodies of water using colors and symbols. 4.  Transportation map – shows how you can travel from one place to another. 5.  Historical map – shows information about past events and places.  Our Country’s Landforms 1.   Plateau – high, flat tables of land. 2.   Canyon – very deep valleys with steep sides. 3.  Landforms – different shapes of the surface of the land. 4.  Coastline – the strip of land where a body of water meets a land mass. 5.  Interior – located within or inside something.
 * __ Five Main Types of Maps __**