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Geography and tools
Ch#14
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hemisphere | The equator divides Earth into sections called the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. |
| Key | The key unlocks the meaning of the map by explaining the symbols,colors,and lines. |
| Scale bar | The scale bar tells how a measured space on the map correspondes to actual distances on Earth. |
| Compass rose | The compass rose shows direction. |
| Map projection | A map projection distorts some aspects of Earth in order to represent other aspects as accurately as possible on a flat map. |
| Scale | Is the relationship between distances on the and on Earth |
| elevation | Or how much above or sea level a feature is. |
| Relief | Or the difference between the elevation of one feature and the elevation of another feature neat it. |
| Thematic map | A thematic map might indicate the kinds of plants that grow |
| Technology | |
| Remote sensing |