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Location Quiz

TermDefinition
Cartographer Someone who makes or studies maps
Robinson Projection Rounded edge projection map that shows the earth more accurately than the Mercator.
Mercator Projection First projection map. Squared edges create major distortions at the poles (Greenland and Antarctica)
Latitude lines Parallel lines that run across the globe, starting at the Equator
Longitude lines Meridian lines that run up and down the globe, starting at the Prime Meridian
Degree Measurement of latitude or longitude
Special Purpose or Thematic maps Maps that display a specific topic (road, physical, ski slope, etc)
Equator 0 Degrees Latitude - splits the earth into the northern and southern hemispheres
Prime Meridian 0 Degrees Longitude - splits the earth into eastern and western hemispheres. Runs through Greenwich, England
Meridian Another name for Longitude Lines
Parallel Another name for latitude lines. Never touch
Tropic of Cancer 23.5 North Latitude
Tropic of Capricorn 23.5 South Latitude
Map distortion Change in accuracy of shapes and distances when you make a projection.
Globe Spherical depiction of the earth. Most accurate representation of our planet.
Key tells you what symbols on a map represent
map title tells the purpose of the map
grid helps you find the exact location on a map
scale a representation of distances on the map
Compass Rose shows the cardinal directions
Latitude is measured from 0 degrees to ___________ degrees. 90
Longitude is measured from 0 degrees to _________ degrees. 180
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