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Location Vocabulary
Location Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| reference map | shows the location of the geographic areas for 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 gepgraphic area |
| GPS | is a space based satellite navigation system that provides location and time information in all weather |
| GIS | is a computerized data management system used to capture store manage retrieve analyze and display spatial imformation |
| distance scale | a scale of map is the ratio of a distance map to the corresponding distance on the group |
| directional indicator | a component average that is use to measure the presence of the downtrend |
| inset map | inseted within the border of the larger one |
| legend | a story from the past that is believed by many people but cannot be proved or proved to be true |
| lattitude | distance north or south of the equator measured in degrees up to 90 |
| longitude | distance measured degrees east or west from a imaginary line called the prime meridian that goes from the south pole and the north pole that passes threw greenwich, england |
| equator | a. The imaginary great circle around the earth's surface, equidistant from the poles and perpendicular to the earth's axis of rotation. |
| prime meridian | The zero meridian (0°), used as a reference line from which longitude east and west is measured. It passes through Greenwich, England |
| northern hemiphere | . The half of the earth north of the equator. 2. Astronomy The half of the celestial sphere north of the celestial equator. |
| southern hemiphere | 1. The half of the earth south of the equator. 2. Astronomy The half of the celestial sphere south of the celestial equator |
| eastern hemiphere | The half of the earth comprising Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia |
| western hemiphere | The half of the earth comprising North America, Central America, and South America |
| contient | A continent is one of several very large landmasses on Earth. |
| map grid | Grid lines on maps define the coordinate system, and are numbered to provide a unique reference to features |
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