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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| reference map | shows the location of the geographic areas for which census data are tabulated and disseminated. |
| thematic map | map or chart designed to show a particular theme connected with the specific geographical area. |
| GPS | transmits and computes distances using satellites orbiting Earth |
| GIS | system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present all types of geographical data |
| distance scale | separation between two points using a type of unit to measure in |
| directional indicator | an instrument that indicates direction of movement |
| inset map | more detailed representation of a specific area on a map usually placed in an uncluttered portion of the same sheet as the smaller scale main map |
| legend | a key to symbolize ares on a map |
| latitude | the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator, or of an object north or south of the equator |
| longitude | the angular distance of a place east or west of the meridian at Greenwich |
| equator | line around the earth distant from both pole, dividing the earth into northern and southern hemispheres |
| Prime Meridian | zero of longitude |
| northern hemisphere | the hemisphere that is north of the equator |
| southern hemisphere | the hemisphere that is south of the equator |
| eastern hemisphere | the hemisphere that is east of the Prime Meridian |
| western hemisphere | the hemisphere that is west of the Prime Meridian |
| continent | main continuous expanse of land |
| map grid | a symbolized network of lines representing parallels and meridians or plane coordinates. |