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WGCP
"App' Section of World Geography
Term | Definition |
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Reference Map | a map that shows locations of geographic areas |
Thematic Map | map or chart designed to show particular connected themes |
GPS | technological map used for directions |
GIS | geographic information system |
Distance Scale | a rule determining the distances between two marks on a map |
Directional Indicator | a type of compass |
Inset Map | more detailed representation of an area on a map |
Legend | wording on a map or diagram describing the symbols used |
Latitude | the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator |
Longitude | the angular distance of a place east or west of the meridian |
Equator | the invisible line directly in the middle of the Earth that goes east to west |
Prime Meridian | an invisible line directly in the middle of the Earth that goes north to south |
Northern Hemisphere | the northern area found on the map of the world |
Western Hemisphere | the western area found on the map of the world |
Eastern Hemisphere | the eastern area found on the map of the world |
Southern Hemisphere | the southern area found on the map of the world |
Continents | any of the worlds main continuous areas of land |
Map Grid | A symbolized network of lines, or graticule, representing parallels and meridians or plane coordinates |