15
Lesson 15 of 84 · Maps and Geography
Time Zones Around the World
Grid coordinate systems teach mapping basics. You describe a location by naming its column and row, much like the game Battleship.
Key Facts
1
Scale shows real distance on a map.
2
North is usually at the top.
3
Latitude and longitude form a grid.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What kind of map shows mountains and rivers?