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Lesson 54 of 84 · 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 — 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
1 of 2What is a globe?