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B. Imaginary lines, such as the equator, divide the earth into hemispheres.
C. Parallels and meridians are imaginary lines that form a grid on the globe and are used to measure distance and location.
D. Latitude and longitude are ways of measuring distance and are used to locate places on maps and globes.
II. Globes to Maps
B. Different projections distort the sizes of land and water.
C. The Robinson projection is a more accurate projection than others.
III. The Language of Maps
B. Map legends explain the meanings of lines, drawings, symbols, and colors.
C. Map scales help measure distance between places on a map.
D. A compass rose uses one or more arrows to show direction on a map.
Lesson at a Glance Outline
Chapter 2, Lesson 3: Studying Globes and Maps (pp. 41-47)
I. Finding Location in the World
A. A globe is a model of the earth, shaped in a sphere, that shows all of the earth's land and water.
A. A map projection is a drawing of the earth's curved surfaces on a flat surface.
A. Map titles often tell the purpose or content of the map.
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