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1 Unit 1: The World in Spatial Terms Lesson 8: Reading a Road Map

2 Reading a Road Map Even with newer technology such as GPS systems, road maps can still be useful Help you decide what route to take on a trip Help you find new places Help you estimate how long it will take to get from one place to the next They can also give info about things to see and do

3 Reading a Road Map Requires many of the skills you have already learned such as: -direction and distance -using an index and grid -recognizing symbols

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