5 themes of geograph
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| reference map | shows the location of the geographic areas for which census data are tabulated and disseminated.
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| thematic map | is a type of map or chart especially designed to show a particular theme connected with a specific geographic area.
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| GPS | is a space-based satellite navigation system that provides location and time information in all weather conditions
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| GIS | is a computerized data management system used to capture, store, manage, retrieve, analyze, and display spatial information.
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| distance scale | a scale that tells the distance.
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| directional indicator | that is used to measure the presence of a downtrend.
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| inset map | A small map set within a larger map.
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| legend | is a small table accompanying the map that explains the symbols that are used on the map.
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| latitude(parallel) | is the angular distance north or south from the equator to a particular location.
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| longitude(meridians) | is the angular distance east or west from the north-south line that passes through Greenwich, England, to a particular location.
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| equator | The equator is an imaginary circle around the earth, halfway between the north and south poles.
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| prime meridian | is the meridian that passes through Greenwich, England.
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| northern hemisphere | The Northern Hemisphere is the half of the Earth that is north of the equator.
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| southern hemisphere | The Southern Hemisphere is the half of the Earth that is south of the equator.
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| eastern hemisphere | The Eastern Hemisphere consists of Africa, Asia, Australia, and Europe.
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| western hemisphere | The Western Hemisphere is another name for the Americas.
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| continents | The seven current continents are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.
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| map grid | Grid lines on maps define the coordinate system.
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