Compass Rose
Transcript: Boundary or Border Physical Map The relationship between a measurement on a map to the actual distance between two locations. Bay or Gulf Strait or channel Place A feature on a map which shows the cardinal directions. A river,creek, or stream that flows into a large river. Landforms One of the five Themes of Geography,describes the characteristics of the location Key or Legend Characteristics such as landforms and climate. Lines on a map that separate different places, such as countries,states,or territories. Scale Homework Vocabulary A body of water sheltered by land on three sides connected to the sea. A flat plain between branches of the mouth of a river, often shaped like a triangle. Peninsula Elevation A map which shows primarily countries,states,territories,and major cities. A map which shows physical characteristics of an area,such as elevation change and landforms. Lowland or Plains Any feature on the earths surface,such as a mountain,river, or body of water. Delta Any area of land that is flat or mostly flat,often provide excellent farm land. Height of a given level above sea level. Compass Rose Land that is surrounded by water on three sides. Table found on a map which explains the colors and symbols used on the map. Physical Characteristics Tributary Political Map Any body of water that connects two bodies of water.