Foundations of Geography: Test 2
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| distortion | a change in the shape, size, or position of a place when it’s shown on a map
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| map projection | a way of representing the spherical Earth on a flat surface
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| map | a visual representation of an area
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| globe | a spherical, or ball-shaped, model of the entire planet
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| Global Positioning System (GPS) | a system that uses a network of earth-orbiting satellites to pinpoint absolute location
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| Global Information System (GIS) | computer or Internet-based mapping technology
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| cartographer | a geographer who makes maps
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| physical map | a thematic map that shows the major physical features of a place
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| political map | a thematic map that shows political boundaries
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| thematic map | a map made to reflect particular information about a geographic area
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