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An imaginary line that follows the curve of the Earth and represents the shortest distance
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A mathematical-formula used to represent the curved surface of the Earth on the flat surface of a map
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Geography ch1 2020

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An imaginary line that follows the curve of the Earth and represents the shortest distance Great circle route
A mathematical-formula used to represent the curved surface of the Earth on the flat surface of a map Map projection
A map created by projection Earths image onto a cylinder Cylindrical projection
A map created by projecting an image of Earth onto a geometric plane Planar projection
A map created by projecting an image of Earth onto a cone placed over part of an Earth model Comic projection
The exact position of a place on Earths surface Absolute location
Location in relationship to other places Relative location
The height of and land surface above sea level Elevation
The variation in elevation across and area of earths land Relief
A map that emphasizes a single idea or a particular kind of information about an area Thematic map
What part of North America has the highest elevation? The Rocky Mountains
What types of physical features make Asia a crossroad for trade? Waterways;Himalayas;desert
What cities in the unites states have a population of over 5M people Toronto; New York;Chicago;Phoenix;Miami;Philadelphia;los Angeles
In which area of the world is commercial fishing a dominate activity? Near oceans, ladies; and any other waterways
Which 2 climates occur around the equator? Tropical rain forest; tropical wet/dry
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