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Savage WG Unit 1 Voc
Vocab for Unit 1 World Geography - based on Mr. D's Geography Unit 1
Term | Definition |
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Equator | the line of latitude that divides the world into the northern and southern hemispheres |
Prime Meridian | the line of longitude that divides the world into the eastern and western hemispheres |
GIS | geographic information system |
GPS | global positioning system that is used to find absolute location |
GOES | geostationary operational environmental satellites that are used to take pictures of weather patterns |
Landsat | satellites that are used to map the earth |
Cartographer | a mapmaker |
Map projection | a way of drawing a map in order to lessen distortion |
Globe | a three dimensional model of the earth |
Map | a two dimensional graphical representation of the earth |
Cartogram | a map based on one specific type of data |
Thematic Map | a map that shows an overall theme |
Political Map | map that shows human made features such as nations and cities |
Physical Map | a map that shows elevation and landforms |
Mental Map | a map in your head that is used for daily activities |
Legend | a box that tells you what the information on a map means |
Latitude/Parallel | Imaginary lines that are used to measure distance north or south of the Equator. |
Longitude/Meridian | Imaginary lines that are used to measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian. |
Cardinal Direction | north, south, east, west |
Intermediate Direction | northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest |
Compass Rose | used to find orientation on a map |
Scale | a device used to find the distance between two points on a map |