unit I
Terms
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- cartogram
- a map based on one specific type of data
- gps
- global positioning system that is used to find absolute location
- scale
- a device used to find the distance between two points on a map
- political map
- map that shows human made features such as nations and cities
- compass rose
- used to find orientation on a map
- map
- a two dimensional graphical representation of the earth
- landsat
- satellites that are used to map the earth
- prime meridian
- the line of longitude that divides the world into the eastern and western hemispheres
- goes
- geostationary operational environmental satellites that are used to take pictures of weather patterns
- legend
- a box that tells you what the information on a map means
- physical map
- a map that shows elevation and landforms
- mental map
- a map in your head that is used for daily activities
- thematic map
- a map that shows an overall theme
- cardinal direction
- north, south, east, west
- equator
- the line of latitude that divides the world into the northern and southern hemispheres
- gis
- geographic information system
- map projection
- a way of drawing a map in order to lessen distortion
- intermediate direction
- northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest
- globe
- a three dimensional model of the earth
- cartographer
- a mapmaker