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