Chapter 2 Flashcards
The first great geographer who was a Greek mathematician
Eratosthenes
The Greek philosopher who perfected Eratosthenes’s idea of using a grid
Hipparchus
The Roman geographer who made an amazingly accurate map of the world
Ptolemy
The theory which states that the sun, stars, and planets revolve around the earth
Geocentric Theory
The sun-centered theory
Heliocentric Theory
The man that published a lengthy argument for a heliocentric theory of the universe
Nicolaus Copernicus
Detailed land features, including their elevations
Topography
Lines that run east and west around the earth
Latitude
Lines that run north and south around the earth
Longitude
Maps that indicate state or national boundaries, capitals, and major cities
Political Maps
Maps that show mountains, rivers, lakes, elevation, and other natural features, Color is often used extensively to indicate bodies of water, various elevations, etc.
Physical Maps
Maps that use special lines to indicate the shape and elevation of the landforms shown
Topographic (relief) Maps
Maps that are used extensively by travelers, whether they are military commanders, professional truckers, or families on vacation. They show primary and secondary transportation routes
Roadmaps
Maps that provide information about weather patterns in an area
Climate Maps
Maps that show the natural resources or economic activities of a place. Such maps might show where various industries are located, where specific types of crops are grown, or other such data
Economic or Resource Maps
