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Tools of the Trade

Tools of the Trade Vocabulary

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Imaginary lines that run east and west around the globe. latitude
The exact spot on Earth where a place is found relative location
The relationship between the distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground. scale
A figure on a map used to display the orientation of the cardinal directions (North, South, East and West) compass rose
The imaginary line at 0 degrees longitude that divides the earth in Eastern and Western Hemispheres. Prime Meridian
Describing where a place is in relation to other places. relative location
A map that shows the physical features and shape of the land using contour lines to show changes in elevation. Topographic map
The imaginary line at 0 degrees latitude that divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres. equator
The science and art of map-making cartography
An explanatory list of the symbols, colors and markers used on a map so the reader knows what they represent. Legend/Key
Half of the Earth. Hemispheres
Imaginary lines that run north and south. Longitude
A map designed to show a specific theme connected with a specific geographic area (e.g. population density, climate or average income). Thematic Map
A satellite based navigation system used to determine the exact ground position of an object. GPS
The ability to understand and present information in the form of sketches, photographs, diagrams and maps Graphicacy
A computer system that captures, stores and displays data related to positions on the Earth’s surface. GIS
 



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