1.1 Flashcards
1
Q
what are the three types of map scale?
A
- ratio/fraction
- written
- graphic
2
Q
projection
A
the scientific method of transferring locations on earth’s surface to a flat map
3
Q
what are the four types of distortion that can result from a projection?
A
- shape of area (enlongated/squat)
- distance between two points (increased/decreased)
- relative size of different areas may be altered
- direction from one place to another can be distorted
4
Q
geographic information science (giscience)
A
the development and analysis of data about earth acquired through satellite and other electronic information technologies
5
Q
remote sensing
A
the acquisition of data about earth’s surface from a satellite orbiting earth or from other long-distance methods
6
Q
global positioning system (gps)
A
the system that accurately determines the precise position of something on earth
7
Q
geographic information system (gis)
A
a computer system that captures, stores, queries, analyzes, and displays geographic data
