emphasizes a single idea or a particular kind of information about an area ex: WE COUNT map (population)
absolute location
the exact position of a place on the Earth's surface
great circle route
the shortest distance between 2 points on Earth, an imaginary line that follows the curve of the Earth
legend (key)
lists and explains the symbols, colors, and lines used on that map
physical geography
focuses on the study of Earth's physical features, it looks at climate, land, water, plants, and animal life in terms of relationships to one another and humans
human geography
cultural geography, the study of human activities and their relationships to one another and humans, it focuses on political, economic, social, and cultural factors
longitude, meridian, prime meridian
longitudes or meridians circle the Earth from Pole to Pole they measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian which measures 0 degrees longitude, it splits the Earth into Northern and Southern hemispheres
cartographer
a person who makes maps, uses modern satellite images to make their maps
how many time zones are in the world?
24
site
refers to the specific location of a place including its physical setting
