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1. Grids and GeographicCoordinates 2. Grids and grid coordinates The geographic grid system was created to locate all places on Earth. It uses latitude and longitude to describe…

1. Map Skills 2. Maps Compass Directions Scale Grid References Height (Contour Lines) Symbols Measuring distance. 3.  A map is an image of a placeshowing its features.…

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