Vocab for Unit 1 World Geography - based on Mr. D's Geography Unit 1
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| Equator | the line of latitude that divides the world into the northern and southern hemispheres
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| Prime Meridian | the line of longitude that divides the world into the eastern and western hemispheres
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| GIS | geographic information system
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| GPS | global positioning system that is used to find absolute location
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| GOES | geostationary operational environmental satellites that are used to take pictures of weather patterns
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| Landsat | satellites that are used to map the earth
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| Cartographer | a mapmaker
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| Map projection | a way of drawing a map in order to lessen distortion
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| Globe | a three dimensional model of the earth
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| Map | a two dimensional graphical representation of the earth
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| Cartogram | a map based on one specific type of data
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| Thematic Map | a map that shows an overall theme
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| Political Map | map that shows human made features such as nations and cities
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| Physical Map | a map that shows elevation and landforms
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| Mental Map | a map in your head that is used for daily activities
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| Legend | a box that tells you what the information on a map means
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| Latitude/Parallel | Imaginary lines that are used to measure distance north or south of the Equator.
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| Longitude/Meridian | Imaginary lines that are used to measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
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| Cardinal Direction | north, south, east, west
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| Intermediate Direction | northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest
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| Compass Rose | used to find orientation on a map
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| Scale | a device used to find the distance between two points on a map
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