Term | Definition |
reference map | a highly generalized map designed to show general spatial properties of features |
thematic map | a type of map or chart especially designed to show a particular theme connected with a specific geographic area |
GPS | (Global Positioning System) an electronic system that uses satellites to determine the position of a vehicle, people, places, etc. |
GIS | (Geographic Information System) lets us visualize, question, analyze, interpret, and understand data to reveal connections, patterns, and trends. |
distance scale | a scale that tells the distance between two places or objects. |
directional indicator | an instrument which displays heading transmitted electronically from a remote to a compass system |
insert map | an insert of a map |
legend | a key to what the symbols, colors, or pictures in a map mean |
latitude (parallels) | imaginary lines that circle the earth and are parallel to the equator |
longitude (meridians) | imaginary lines that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole and are parallel to the prime meridian |
eqautor | an imaginary line drawn around the earth, dividing it into northern and southern hemisphere. |
Prime Meridian | the imaginary line from the North Pole to the South Pole that passes through Greenwich in England |
northern hemishpere | the hemisphere that is to the north of the equator |
southern hemishphere | the hemisphere that is to the south of the equator |
eastern hemisphere | the eastern part of the earth (including Asia, Africa, Australia, and Europe) |
western hemisphere | the western part of the earth (including North/South America, their islands, and the surrounding waters) |
continents | one of the main landmasses of the globe (Europe, Asia, Africa, North/South America, Australia, and Antarctica) |
map grid | a symbolized network of lines representing parallels and meridians or plane coordinates |
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