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geog vocab 1
the vocab for geography
Term | Definition |
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reference map | mapping which includes all possible valid relationships from a source system |
thematic map | a map or chart designed to show a particular theme with a specific geographical area. |
GPS | gps stands for global positioning system.it is a satilite base system used to navigate and watch the earth |
GIS | gis stands for geographic information system.this lets us visualize and analyze the earth |
distance scale | the size and scope of a certain study area. |
directional indicator | a compass that assists an airplane pilot in flying a predetermined course by direct |
inset map | More detailed (larger scale) representation of a specific area on a map |
legend | a explanatory caption next to a illustration. |
latitude (parallels) | the angular distance of something north or south of the equator |
longitude (meridians) | the angular distance of a place east or west of the meridian |
equator | the imaginary lines drawn to divide the earth into north and south hemisphere |
Prime Meridian | the plantets meridian adopted as the zero of longitude |
northern hemisphere | the hemisphere north of the equator |
southern hemisphere | the hemisphere south of the equator |
eastern hemisphere | the hemisphere that includes africa,austraila,and eurasia |
western hemisphere | the hemishprer that includes north and south america |
continents | |
map grid |