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Unit 1: Test 2
Foundations of Geography: Test 2
Term | Definition |
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distortion | a change in the shape, size, or position of a place when it’s shown on a map |
map projection | a way of representing the spherical Earth on a flat surface |
map | a visual representation of an area |
globe | a spherical, or ball-shaped, model of the entire planet |
Global Positioning System (GPS) | a system that uses a network of earth-orbiting satellites to pinpoint absolute location |
Global Information System (GIS) | computer or Internet-based mapping technology |
cartographer | a geographer who makes maps |
physical map | a thematic map that shows the major physical features of a place |
political map | a thematic map that shows political boundaries |
thematic map | a map made to reflect particular information about a geographic area |