Mrd Unit I
Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in
each of the black spaces below before clicking
on it to display the answer.
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| Equator | An imaginary line that divides the world into the northern and southern hemispheres, also known as 0 degrees latitude.
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| Prime Meridian | An imaginary lines that divides the world into the eastern and western hemispheres, also known as 0 degrees longitude.
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| Geographic Information System | A computer program that combines data from different sources such as satellite images, maps, and databases.
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| Global Positioning System | An electronic device that is used to find absolute location.
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| GOES | Geostationary Operational Environment Satellite that is used to track and predict weather.
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| Landsat | A system of satellites that is used to map the earth.
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| Cartographer | A person who makes maps.
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| Map Projection | A way to make flat maps from a spherical earth.
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| Globe | A three dimensional representation of the earth's surface.
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| Map | A two dimensional representation of the earth's surface.
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| Cartogram | A representation of the earth based on one set of data.
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| Political Map | A map that shows human made features such as countries, capitals, and roads.
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| Physical Map | A map that shows elevation, bodies of water, and landforms.
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| Mental Map | A map in your mind.
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| Legend | The part of the map that explains the meanings of symbols and colors.
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| Latitude | Imaginary lines that are used to measure distance north or south of the Equator.
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| Longitude | Imaginary lines that are used to measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
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| Cardinal Direction | North, South, East, or West
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| Intermediate | Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest
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| Compass Rose | The part of a map used to find orientation or direction.
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| Formal Region | An area on the earth's surface that is defined by a limited number of related characteristics.
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| Functional Region | An area that is organized around a set of interactions and connections between places.
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| Perceptual Regions | An area in which people perceive the characteristics that unite the region in the same way.
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| Psychological Distance | A way that people view distance.
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| Linear Distance | How far across the earth a person, an idea, or a product travels.
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| Region | An area of the earth's surface with similar characteristics.
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