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Geographers Tools
CH 1.4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hemisphere | Is each half of the world. |
| Key | Is the meaning of the map by explaining the symbols,colors,and lines. |
| Scale Bar | Tells you how a measured space on the map corresponds to actual distance on Earth. |
| Compass Rose | It shows direction |
| Map Projection | To convert the round Earth to a flat map. |
| Scale | is the relationship between distances on the map and on Earth. |
| Elevation | Is how much above or below sea level a feature is. |
| Relief | Is the height of a landform compared by other landforms nearby. |
| Thematic Map | Show more specialized information . |
| Technology | Is any way that scientific discoveries are applied to practical use. |
| Remote Sensing | It means sensing information from far away. |