1-1 RTQ Flashcards
Great Circle Route
Map Projection
Planar Projection
Cylindrical Projection
Conic Projection
Absolute Location
an exact and precise point that indicates the specific location of a particular object or place
Relative Location
Relief
Elevation
Thematic Map
type of map that portrays the geographic pattern of a particular subject matter (theme) in a geographic area
Global Positioning System(GPS)
a network of satellites and receiving devices used to determine the location of something on Earth
Geographic information System(GIS)
a computer system for capturing, storing, checking, and displaying data related to positions on Earth’s surface
Why does Geography Matter?
Why does a globe present the most accurate scale model of the Earth?
Why do ship captains and airline pilots use great circle routes?
Why do distances appear longer on maps than on globes?
Which projection appears to have the least amount of distortion of distances and size of landmasses?
Which projection is preferred for sea navigation? Why?
Why do mental maps vary between individuals?
What different professions use GPS technology to gather information?
How does GIS help cartographers create changing maps?
What does transmit mean?
to allow the passage of
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Why are geospatial technologies important to geographers?
What types of limitations or quality issues might new geospatial technologies have?
