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Chapter 1 vocab
geography
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Map Projection | the representation on a plane surface of any part of the surface of the earth or a celestial sphere. |
| Planar Projection | Map created by projecting an image of the earth onto a geometric plane |
| Conic Projection | a map projection in which an area of the earth is projected onto a cone whose vertex is usually above one of the poles, then unrolled onto a flat surface. |
| Great Circle Route | is the shortest distance between two points on the surface of a sphere |
| Cylindrical Projection | A map created by projecting Earth's image onto a cylinder |
| Absolute Location | The exact position of something on Earth |
| Relative Location | Location in relation to other places |
| Elevation | the height of a land surface above the sea level |
| Relief | The variation in elevation across an area of Earth's land |
| Thematic Map | A map that emphasizes a single idea or a particular kind of information |
| Global Positioning System | a device that can determine absolute location by using satellites and receivers on Earth |
| Geographic Information System | system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present all types of spatial or geographical data. |
| Remote Sensing | the scanning of the earth by satellite or high-flying aircraft in order to obtain information about it. |
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