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Flashcards by Lexy Mulligan, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Lexy Mulligan
about 8 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Map Projection | method used to transfer features of the globe onto the flat surface of a map. |
| Mercator projection | type of map projection in which compass bearings are correct. However, it is unsuitable for general use because of distortions of distances, areas, shape of landmasses and oceans. |
| Equal Area Map projection | map projection, used by most nations and international organizations in which the correct sizes of all countries are shown in relation to one another, such as on a Winkel Tripel projection, thereby avoiding most size distortions. |
| Winkel Tripel projection | best map projection for providing a balance between size and shape. |
| Map | representation of the Earths features drawn on a flat surface. |
| Scale | measurement on a map that represents an actual distance on the earths surface |
| General Purpose map | map that contains many different types of information |
| Thematic map | map containing information on only one topic or theme |
| Topographic map | large scale map showing both natural and human made features |
| Compass point | direction on a compass, such as South or North |
| Large Scale Map | map that shows a large amount of detail of a small area |
| Small Scale Map | map that shows a small amount of detail of large area |
| Alphanumeric Grid | grid that uses letters and numerals to identify squares of a grid pattern on a map |
| Map Grid | series of lines on a map that can be used to locate any place on a map |
| Easting | first three figures in a map reference giving the east-west location |
| Northing | last three figures in a map reference giving the North-South location |
| Latitude | distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees. The equator is 0 degrees and the north pole is 90 degrees north latitude |
| Prime Meridian | line of longtitude on maps or globes that joins the north and south poles and runs through Greenwich, England. Longtitude is measured 180 degrees east and 180 degrees west from this line (0 degrees) |
| GPS (global positioning system) | satellite navigation system that is used to compute the exact latitude and longtitude position of any place on earth. |
| Pedology | the study of soils in their natural envionment |
| Time Zone | division of the earths surface, usually extending across 15 degrees longtitude, that establishes a uniform time |
| International Date Line | line that generally follows the 180 degrees line of longtitude where one day ends and the next begins. |
| Biogeography | the branch of biology that deals with the geographical distribution of plants and animals |
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