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Term | Definition |
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reference map | shows the location of the geographic areas for which census data are tabulated and disseminated. |
thematic map | map or chart designed to show a particular theme connected with the specific geographical area. |
GPS | transmits and computes distances using satellites orbiting Earth |
GIS | system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present all types of geographical data |
distance scale | separation between two points using a type of unit to measure in |
directional indicator | an instrument that indicates direction of movement |
inset map | more detailed representation of a specific area on a map usually placed in an uncluttered portion of the same sheet as the smaller scale main map |
legend | a key to symbolize ares on a map |
latitude | the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator, or of an object north or south of the equator |
longitude | the angular distance of a place east or west of the meridian at Greenwich |
equator | line around the earth distant from both pole, dividing the earth into northern and southern hemispheres |
Prime Meridian | zero of longitude |
northern hemisphere | the hemisphere that is north of the equator |
southern hemisphere | the hemisphere that is south of the equator |
eastern hemisphere | the hemisphere that is east of the Prime Meridian |
western hemisphere | the hemisphere that is west of the Prime Meridian |
continent | main continuous expanse of land |
map grid | a symbolized network of lines representing parallels and meridians or plane coordinates. |