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I once read about the inability to locate a country in a world map, make any sense of a world map or the utter ignorance regarding geography, but I cannot find the resource again. I know there's an specific English word for that condition which is to maps what illiteracy is to books.
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Microphone Icon: Use the microphone icon to search using your voice.Temperature: This number represents the temperature at your current location.Box and a Down Arrow: This icon lets you switch between map types such as satellite, terrain, and default mode. It also allows you to enable or disable extra information on the map such as public t...Circle Icon With Four Compass Points:Tap this icon to go to your current location in Google Maps.Two Arrows Pointing in Opposite Direction:This icon lets you swap the beginning and destination location.Car Icon: Find and calculate the route via car.Bike:Find and calculate the route via a two-wheeler.Train: Find a route via public transport like train or bus.Colored Microphone Icon: Use this icon to activate Google Assistantright from the Maps screen. You can ask Google Assistant to call someone, play a song, and do other cool things.Search Icon:Tap on the search icon to find places along your route, such as grocery shops, hotels, coffee shops, gas stations, etc.Speaker:Use this icon to mute or unmute voice navigation. You can even turn on alerts only.Compass Icon: In the Compass icon, the red symbol points north, and the gray symbol points toward the south. Tap on the icon to find your direction of travel.Google Maps shows real-time traffic conditionsin the following colors. 1. Green roads indicate that traffic is moving normally and that there are no jams. 2. Red roads signify a traffic jam. 3. Yellow or orange roads representlight congestion.
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May 31, 2022 · The burden is lifelong, with morbid outcomes—illiteracy has strong links to poverty, with some 43 percent of illiterate adults living under the poverty line, and a reduced ability to access health services.
Sep 1, 2022 · If you’re ready to banish “illiterate” from your vocabulary, start by reflecting on what you really mean. The best way to replace this word is to be precise about the population or issue you’re talking about.
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Jul 21, 2023 · Explore the hidden meanings behind the symbols on Google Maps and learn how to navigate through various landmarks, services, and road conditions. Understand the significance behind these symbols and how they can enhance your overall navigation experience.
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Aug 7, 2017 · According to Seeds of literacy—a Cleveland organization devoted to providing personalized education that empowers adults to succeed—a staggering 66 percent of Cleveland residents are functionally illiterate.
