| Word |
Definition |
| Equator |
An imaginary line that divides the world into the northern and southern hemispheres, also known as 0 degrees latitude. |
| Prime Meridian |
An imaginary lines that divides the world into the eastern and western hemispheres, also known as 0 degrees longitude. |
| Geographic Information System |
A computer program that combines data from different sources such as satellite images, maps, and databases. |
| Global Positioning System |
An electronic device that is used to find absolute location. |
| GOES |
Geostationary Operational Environment Satellite that is used to track and predict weather. |
| Landsat |
A system of satellites that is used to map the earth. |
| Cartographer |
A person who makes maps. |
| Map Projection |
A way to make flat maps from a spherical earth. |
| Globe |
A three dimensional representation of the earth's surface. |
| Map |
A two dimensional representation of the earth's surface. |
| Cartogram |
A representation of the earth based on one set of data. |
| Political Map |
A map that shows human made features such as countries, capitals, and roads. |
| Physical Map |
A map that shows elevation, bodies of water, and landforms. |
| Mental Map |
A map in your mind. |
| Legend |
The part of the map that explains the meanings of symbols and colors. |
| Latitude |
Imaginary lines that are used to measure distance north or south of the Equator. |
| Longitude |
Imaginary lines that are used to measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian. |
| Cardinal Direction |
North, South, East, or West |
| Intermediate |
Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest |
| Compass Rose |
The part of a map used to find orientation or direction. |
| Formal Region |
An area on the earth's surface that is defined by a limited number of related characteristics. |
| Functional Region |
An area that is organized around a set of interactions and connections between places. |
| Perceptual Regions |
An area in which people perceive the characteristics that unite the region in the same way. |
| Psychological Distance |
A way that people view distance. |
| Linear Distance |
How far across the earth a person, an idea, or a product travels. |
| Region |
An area of the earth's surface with similar characteristics. |
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