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Geo Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| conic projection | A conic projection is a type of map in which a cone is wrapped around a sphere (the globe), and the details of the globe are projected onto the conic surface. Then, the cone is unwrapped into a flat surface. |
| contour | A contour is a line on a topographic map that represents locations that have the same altitude. |
| estuary | An estuary is where a river meets the sea or ocean. |
| fjord | A fjord is a long, narrow sea inlet that is bordered by steep cliffs. |
| geographical coordinate system | A geographical coordinate system is a system that uses latitude and longitude to describe points on the spherical surface of the globe. |
| isthmus | An isthmus is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses. An isthmus has water on two sides. |
| planar projection | A planar projection is a type of map in which the details of the globe are projected onto a plane (a flat surface) yielding a rectangular-shaped map. Cylindrical maps have a lot of distortion towards the edges. |
| quadrangle | A quadrangle is a four-sided area bounded by two lines (parallels) of latitude and two lines of longitude (meridians) on a map. |
| relief map | A relief map is a topographic map that uses different colors or shades to indicate elevations. |
| sinusoidal projection | A sinusoidal projection is a type of map projection in which lines of latitude are parallel to the equator, and lines of longitude are curved around the prime meridian. |
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