click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Maps
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Absolute Location | The exact location of a place. |
| Cardinal Directions | North,South, East, And West. |
| Intermediate Directions | Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, Southwest. |
| Latitude | Imaginary lines that runs east to west. |
| Longitude | Imaginary lines that run north to south. |
| Prime Merridean | 0 degree line of Longitude. |
| Equator | 0 degree line of Latitude. |
| Scale | Used to determine distances in either customary or metric system for places on maps. |
| Cultural Geography | Human based aspects of cultures. |
| Physical Geography | Natural aspects of natural landforms. |
| Political Geography | Aspects created by governments and countries. |
| Key or Legend | Symbols displayed on map to show directions. |
| Political Maps | Maps that show boundaries of of countries and states and cities. |
| Physical Maps | Maps that show natural features. |
| Resource Maps | Maps that show natural resources. |
| Historical Maps | Maps that show the evolution of places overtime. |
| Economic Maps | Maps that show where various goods are produced. |