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Lesson 24 of 84 ยท Maps and Geography

How Maps Have Changed

Grid coordinates help you find places on a map. You use a letter and a number, like B3, to describe a specific spot โ€” just like in a board game.

Key Facts

1

Globes show the whole Earth.

2

A map legend explains the symbols.

3

North is usually at the top of a map.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What is a globe?