Direction refers to the orientation or path along which something moves or faces. It is commonly expressed using cardinal points (north, south, east, west) and intermediate directions (northeast, southeast, northwest, southwest). In navigation and mapping, direction helps determine the relative ...
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A political map highlights the boundaries and divisions of regions, such as countries, states, and cities. It shows political units, including borders, capitals, and major cities, using different colors and labels to distinguish between different areas. Political maps help identify ...
A map is a visual representation of an area, depicting geographic features, locations, and spatial relationships. Maps use symbols, colors, and labels to illustrate elements such as cities, roads, mountains, and rivers. They serve as tools for navigation, planning, and ...
The elevation of land is measured from sea level, considered zero. Methods include using altimeters, which gauge air pressure changes, GPS devices that calculate elevation from satellite data, and traditional surveying techniques, which involve measuring angles and distances from a ...
The lithosphere is the outermost layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and the uppermost mantle. It is rigid and broken into tectonic plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere below. These plates move and interact, causing geological activity ...