Mrd Unit I Word Scramble
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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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