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Lesson 17 of 84 · Maps and Geography
Relief Maps: Showing Elevation
Cartographers design and create maps. They decide what information to include, what symbols to use, and how to project the round Earth onto a flat surface.
Key Facts
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North is usually at the top.
2
Latitude and longitude form a grid.
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A legend explains map symbols.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Which direction is usually at the top of a map?