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How to Read a Map

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What Would You Do Without a Map?

What Would You Do Without a Map?

Imagine you are dropped into an unfamiliar city. You need to find a park, a school, and a hospital — but you have no phone. Suddenly someone hands you a folded piece of paper covered in colours, lines, and tiny symbols. That piece of paper could save the day! Maps are one of the most powerful tools humans have ever made. But only if you know how to read them. Do you?

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