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## Geography Study Guide ### Map Knowledge - A map is a flat drawing of the Earth or part of the Earth. - A globe is a model of the Earth. - The **map scale** helps you find the distance between two places on the map. - A compass rose shows directions on a map. - There are 4 cardinal directions on...

## Geography Study Guide ### Map Knowledge - A map is a flat drawing of the Earth or part of the Earth. - A globe is a model of the Earth. - The **map scale** helps you find the distance between two places on the map. - A compass rose shows directions on a map. - There are 4 cardinal directions on a compass rose - North, East, South, and West. - The map key (or legend) shows what each symbol on a map stands for. - The equator is an imaginary line that goes around the center of the Earth, cutting into a northern part and a southern part. ### Continents and Oceans - There are 7 large land masses: - Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America - There are 5 oceans: - Arctic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, and Southern Ocean ### Around New York State - Albany is the capital of New York state - The East River separates Long Island from Manhattan and the Bronx - The Long Island Sound borders Long Island on the north. - The Atlantic Ocean borders Long Island on the south. - Suffolk is the easternmost county on Long Island. - Brooklyn is the westernmost county on Long Island. - We live in North America, in the United States, in New York, in Nassau County, in Merrick. ### Prizes: - You will receive Miss Chocolate's prize brochure. - Everyone who participates in the fundraiser will earn prizes. - Thank you for your support! - Please note that orders that are shipped to NY or NJ addresses will be charged.