Unit 1: Test 2 Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition |
| distortion | a change in the shape, size, or position of a place when it’s shown on a map |
| map projection | a way of representing the spherical Earth on a flat surface |
| map | a visual representation of an area |
| globe | a spherical, or ball-shaped, model of the entire planet |
| Global Positioning System (GPS) | a system that uses a network of earth-orbiting satellites to pinpoint absolute location |
| Global Information System (GIS) | computer or Internet-based mapping technology |
| cartographer | a geographer who makes maps |
| physical map | a thematic map that shows the major physical features of a place |
| political map | a thematic map that shows political boundaries |
| thematic map | a map made to reflect particular information about a geographic area |
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