The varieties of maps are as diverse as the locations they feature. From specific park maps to complicated topographical feature maps, you can learn the distinctions and specifics of any variety of map you may come across, so you can understand to use them properly.  Topographical maps are used to display the specific features of terrain, displaying precise elevation and geographical features to scale, as well as longitude and latitude markers. These are the most accurate types of maps, used by backcountry hikers, survivalists, and the military. These will mostly require the use of the compass to use in navigation.  Road maps or atlases are detailed maps used to display highways, state roads, and other roads in a given area. Road maps are available for individual towns, or at larger scale for cross-country travel. Road trips are often made lots easier with a road map. Two-dimensional area and specific purpose maps are used at things like theme parks, trail guides, tours, and other types of events where the exact distance is not as important to understand. A sketched out map to a fishing spot would be an example of this kind of map. While these maps can be quite accurate, they're generally not drawn to scale. In one corner of the map, north and south should be clearly labeled, so you have some basic sense of direction in relation to the map, and you'll be able to orient the map properly. It's hard to know whether you need to make a right or left turn on a road map, for example, if you're reading it incorrectly. On detailed maps like road maps and topographical maps, the scale is indicated somewhere in the map key, so you can understand how the distance between points is represented on the map. For instance, 1 inch (2.54 cm) may equal a mile (1.6 km), or some other unit of distance. To understand how far apart two points are, you can measure on the map and then do the calculation to have a sense of how far it is and how long it'll take you to get there. The meanings of color shading, symbols, and other types of images will be included on some maps, and should be identified in a corresponding answer key that matches the marking to the meaning. If, for instance a map is made up of some areas shaded red with a symbol of a wave in it, you might need to check the key to discover that it's the location of an area of beach with high-tide warnings. Each map will use different symbols in different ways, so it's important to always defer to a key. For example, on many trail maps, a dotted line means a trail is unpaved, while a dotted line on other types of maps might indicate a country border, or some other kind of marker. Always consult the key to interpret different symbols.
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One-sentence summary -- Learn the basic differences between maps. Use the legend to orient the map correctly. Learn the scale of the map. Use the key to identify other important information.


First, remove any of the bear’s clothing that can be washed separately so you can clean the bear itself thoroughly. Then mix a dash of soap with warm water in a sink or large bowl. Submerge the bear.  To prevent the bear from becoming overly logged with water, only submerge the first part (head, limbs, back side, front side, etc) that you intend to clean. Use a high-efficiency (HE) dish or laundry detergent that produces few suds in order to make rinsing easier. Use your fingers to softly knead and massage any dirt, grime, or stains that come off easily. For tougher spots, use a sponge, face flannel, or towel. Gently rub the dirty areas until the dirt dislodges. For particularly tough spots, be sure to go soft and easy, regardless of the time it takes, to avoid pulling the fur out by its roots. Make sure to clean behind its ears, along its neck, and any other areas where seams create crevices and extra dirt might collect. Empty the sink or bowl of soapy warm. Fill it again with only water. Submerge the bear again. Gently massage it to release soapy residue. Drain the sink or bowl and repeat as needed until all soap has been removed. Again, to keep the bear from becoming excessively waterlogged, only rinse off one part at a time before submerging the next.
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One-sentence summary --
Bathe your bear in soapy water. Wash the bear. Rinse.