Ap human Flashcards
Goode’s Homolosine Projection
This type of map is an example of an equal-area projection, which distorts the shape of objects in favor of accurately representing area.
Dot Distribution Map
Each dot represents a set number of what is being represented. The larger the number of dots, the more of what is being represented.
Isoline Map
Lines that connect similar information.
Region
Any area differentiated from surrounding areas by at least one characteristic.
Cartogram Map
The size of the location is based on the amount of information being depicted.
Peters Projection
Is an equal-area projection purposefully centered on Africa in an attempt to treat all regions of Earth equally
Robinson Projection
Does not maintain accurate area,shape, distance, or direction, but it minimizes errors in each.
Polar Projection
All points on the map are at proportionally correct distances from the center point, and that all points on the map are at the correct (direction) from the center point.
Choropleth Map
Maps with areas shaded or patterned in proportion to the measurement of the statistical variable.
Parallel
a circle of constant longitude passing through a given place on the earth’s surface and the terrestrial poles.
Mercator Projection
Preserves accurate compass direction and distorts the area of land masses relative to each other
Map Scale
the relationship of a feature’s length on a map to its actual distance on Earth
Meridian
a circle of constant longitude passing through a given place on the earth’s surface and the terrestrial poles.
Cartography
the science or practice of drawing maps.
Distortion
caused by trying to represent a three-dimensional object (the earth) on a two-dimensional surface (flat map)
