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Location Terms
Term | Definition |
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reference map | display the boundaries, names and unique identifiers of standard geographic areas, as well as major cultural and physical features, such as roads, railroads, coastlines, rivers and lakes. |
thematic map | s a type of map especially designed to show a particular theme connected with a specific geographic area. |
GPS | Global Positioning System that uses satellites to give you direction to your destination |
GIS | Geographic Information System is a computerized data management system used to capture, store, manage and etc. |
distance scale | Of a map is the ratio of a distance on the map to the corresponding distance on the ground. |
directional indicator | Compass |
inset map | A small graphic representation set within a larger one |
legend | Map Key |
latitude (parallels) | the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator |
longitude (meridians) | the angular distance of a place east or west of the meridian |
Equator | The latitude line that splits the earth in half |
Prime Meridian | The longitude line that that splits east and west |
northern hemisphere | everything above the equator |
southern hemisphere | everything below the equator |
eastern hemisphere | everything to right of the meridian |
western hemisphere | everything to the left of the meridian |
continents | any of the world's main continuous expanses of land |
map grid | the coordinate system, and the numbers to provide a unique reference to features. |