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Lesson 47 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
North is usually at the top.
2
Latitude and longitude form a grid.
3
A legend explains map symbols.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Which direction is usually at the top of a map?