Term | Definition |
Reference Map | A map that includes all possible valid relationships between a source system and a target system |
Thematic Map | Map or chart especially designed to show a particular theme connected with a specific geographic area |
GPS | A satellite navigation system |
GIS | A system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present all types of geographical data |
Distance Scale | A particular distance determined with the precision of one order of magnitude |
Directional Indicator | A compass rose, a picture telling you the direction of the map |
Inset Map | More detailed representation of a specific area on a map |
Legend | An explanatory table or list of the symbols appearing on a map or chart |
Latitude | The angular distance of a place north and south of the Equator |
Longitude | The angular distance of a place east and west of the Prime Meridian |
Equator | Adopted as the 0 of latitude |
Prime Meridian | Adopted as the 0 of longitude |
Northern Hemisphere | The hemisphere that i to the north of the equator |
Southern Hemisphere | The hemisphere that is to the south of the equator |
Eastern Hemisphere | The hemisphere located to the east of the prime meridian |
Western Hemisphere | The hemisphere located to the west of the prime meridian |
Continents | Any of the world's main continuous expanses of land |
Map Grid | A symbolized network of lines, or graticule representing parallels and meridians or plane coordinates |