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CP Goegraphy Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Reference Map | A highly generalized map |
| Thematic Map | A map made to draw a specific theme |
| GPS | Global Positioning Service |
| Reference Map | A highly generalized map |
| Thematic Map | A map made to draw a specific theme |
| GPS | Global Positioning Service |
| GIS | Geographical Information System |
| Distance Scale | A scale used on maps to show distance |
| Directional Indicator | A compass that shows you where you are heading and where you are actually going |
| Inset Map | A small map within a larger map |
| Legend | A table on a map used to explain symbols |
| Equator | The circle across Earth that is at equal distances of the North and South Pole |
| Latitude | The distance north or south on the Earth's surface |
| Prime Meridian | The meridian which east and west are reckoned |
| Longitude | The distance east or west on the Earth's surface |
| Northern Hemisphere | The northern half of the world above the equator |
| Equator | The circle across Earth that is at equal distances of the North and South Pole |
| Southern Hemisphere | The southern half of the world below the equator |
| Eastern Hemisphere | The eastern side of the World marked at the prime meridian |
| Western Hemisphere | The western side of the world marked at the prime meridian |
| Continents | The main landmasses that make up the Earth |
| Map Grid | A display of geographic reference grids on a map |