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Let’s Observe

Using Maps and Understanding Their Symbols

• Using the compass rose, we can see that

Egypt is in the north of Africa, while

Botswana lies in the southern part of Africa.

• On the map of Africa, you will not nd

symbols like the hospital sign, as they are

more visible on speci c areas or street

maps.

• Maps of continents usually show grids,

borders, and landforms.

• Maps of cities or towns mainly show

symbols or important places like hospitals,

bus stations, and metros.

Map of Africa

• If you study the world using a map, you will see that

 Asia is in the far east of the world.

 North America is in the far west of the world.

• This makes you think that there is no link between

both continents. But, actually, they are closer than you

think.

• If you check the world using a globe, you will see that

they are right next to each other and they are

separated by the Paci c Ocean.

• In conclusion, the east and west of the globe are

linked together as Earth is a sphere.
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